Dáil debates
Thursday, 27 September 2012
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30
- Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (72 speeches)
Before proceeding with Leaders' Questions I have been given notice that the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, wishes to make a statement in connection with the resignation of...
- Leaders' Questions (155 speeches)
I call Deputy Michael McGrath on behalf of Fianna Fáil.
- Order of Business (75 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 11b, motion re membership of committee; No. 11c, motion re address by His Excellency, Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament; No. 4, Thirty-First...
- Membership of Committees: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Deputy David Stanton be discharged from the Committee on Members’ Interests of Dáil Éireann and that Deputy Charles Flanagan be appointed in substitution for him.
- Address by President of the European Parliament: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, and unless the Dáil shall otherwise order— (1) the Dáil on its rising on Wednesday, 3rd October, 2012, shall adjourn...
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 27A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Michelle Mulherin - the...
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (60 speeches)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- An Bille um an Aonú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Leanaí) 2012: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-First Amendment of the Constitution (Children) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (74 speeches)
The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment which is contained in the Schedule to the Bill. The sections of the Bill are merely...
- Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (1 speech)
Tairgim: GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar fhaisnéis do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Bullying in Schools (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for accepting this issue for discussion. I raise this issue in light of recent research with which I am sure the Minister for Health is only too familiar. The...
- Job Retention (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to raise this important matter. I refer to the threatened loss of 30 jobs at the Simpson Strongtie manufacturing plant in Killorglin, County Kerry. I understand the...
- Industrial Relations Issues (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue in order to clarify exactly what was agreed at the Labour Relations Commission recently. Obviously, we have all been...
- Redundancy Payments (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important issue. The closure of the hostel project in Tipperary town and the abandonment of the workers has caused heartbreak for...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Primary Care Centres Provision (10 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the reason that two primary care centres in Swords and Balbriggan, County Dublin were added to the list of 35 primary care centres published by the Health Service...
- Cancer Screening Programme (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the progress he has made towards the planned roll-out of a bowel cancer screening programme before the end of 2012; if he will ensure that it is targeted at the 55...
- Services for People with Disabilities (8 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the reason the Health Service Executive is still using the medical model of disability assessments; the reason occupational therapists are in total control of...
- Hospital Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the date on which he received the July performance report from the Health Service Executive; his views on the fact that the number of patients waiting to be seen at...
- Hospital Waiting Lists (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the extent of the waiting list, numbers and waiting times for in-patient and out-patient ear nose and throat services at Waterford Regional Hospital; and the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Dental Services Provision (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the action he will take to address the prevalence of unregistered, unregulated operators providing dentures directly to consumers as highlighted by the Consumers...
- Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health if he will confirm that the proposed cuts to funding for personal assistants for the disabled have been reversed; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Mental Health Services Provision (4 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to date to improve mental health services for young persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40689/12]