Dáil debates

Thursday, 11 October 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (113 speeches)
  I want to request the Tánaiste’s help in clearing up the confusion that has arisen among public sector workers regarding their allowances. The Tánaiste will be aware that on 19...
• Order of Business (43 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. b13, motion re ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No.4, Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed); No.16, statements on philanthropy and the...
• Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2009 to provide for the creation and publication of a register by...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9th March, 2011, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
• Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 Charlie McConalogue -...
• Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Referral to Select Committee (2 speeches)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).
• Framework for Sustainable Development in Ireland: Statements (45 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to discuss the recently published framework for sustainable development for Ireland, Our Sustainable Future. The debate is also timely as the start of the Irish...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Higher Education Institutions Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this important matter of public interest, which is also of grave concern to me, especially given the recent revelations of how...
  • Student Grant Scheme Applications (4 speeches)
    When the Student Universal Support Ireland, SUSI, system was launched in June, it was heralded as an efficient and cost-effective means by which to process student grant applications. There is...
  • Hospital Staff (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion which I have raised in order to seek clarification for the staff concerned. I am advised that approximately 13 people are on...
  • Flood Prevention Measures (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise this issue and the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, for dealing with it. The latter has shown an excellent commitment to flood...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Gas and Electricity Disconnections (5 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the 30% increase in gas prices over the past year; the actions he will take to keep energy prices down; and if he...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when public information and the consultation process on hydraulic fracturing, fracking, will commence, either EU or Government...
  • Energy Resources (12 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to enable the State sector including the ESB to develop the offshore wind industry using European Investment Bank...
  • Digital Television Service Availability (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether all television viewers will make the switch from analogue to digital television in advance of the 24...
  • Radio Broadcasting Issues (11 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider favourably the request by the independent broadcasters of Ireland for funding to support public service...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Broadband Services Provision (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline the key targets under his newly launched broadband strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • EU Directives (11 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will ensure that Ireland adheres to the legal obligations under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive, adopted by the...
  • Broadcasting Legislation (9 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce amending legislation to the Broadcasting Act insofar as it relates to balance on broadcasting during...