Dáil debates

Thursday, 18 October 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (76 speeches)
  Last June, following the statement issued at the end of the European Council meeting, the Taoiseach and Government colleagues trumpeted the outcome as being a game changer for this country. We...
• Order of Business (60 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 Seanad - Second Stage (resumed), and No. 17 - statements on the report of the pyrite panel, to be taken not...
• Social Welfare (Amnesty) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave to be granted to introduce Bill entitled an Act to introduce a temporary amnesty with respect to social welfare overpayments
• Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (4 speeches)
  Before getting into the detail of this discussion, I want to acknowledge the difficult and distressing situations faced by people throughout the country who, through no fault of their own, are...
• 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 Brendan Griffin - the...
• Report of the Pyrite Panel: Statements (Resumed) (54 speeches)
  I welcome all home owners affected by the presence of pyrite in their homes. They have taken time off work to be here in Leinster House alongside their families to listen to these statements,...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Misuse of Drugs (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on what is an important issue for this House and for the people. The Minister will agree that there is a subculture of activity which is...
  • Health Insurance Claims (4 speeches)
    I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topical issue. I mean no disrespect to the Minister of State but I am disappointed that the Minister for Health is not present to take...
  • Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (5 speeches)
    I will not be long-winded or engage in a long rant. The purpose behind the vocational training opportunities scheme, VTOS, and the back to education scheme is to take some of the thousands of...
  • Tourism Ireland Website (4 speeches)
    Last Monday, Tourism Ireland announced that it has acquired the Ireland.com domain name from The Irish Times, in a deal worth almost €500,000. In doing so, Tourism Ireland has greatly...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Public Transport (5 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he withdrew funding of €36 million for CIÉ two months after approving it; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • Public Transport (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to improve the provision of public transport and smarter travel options across the State while at the same time reducing the public...
  • Harbour Authorities (9 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No 1939 of 18 September 2012, if he will report on his following up of these issues with the chairman of Dun...
  • The Gathering (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the work being done regarding the Gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45401/12]
  • Homeless World Cup (8 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the increase in homelessness and the recent success of the Irish team at the Homeless World Cup, if he will provide funding for...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Departmental Agencies (7 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a person (details supplied) has received any director's fees from November 2011 to June 2012 in view of reports that he has not attended...
  • Pilot Training Colleges (13 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for his non-intervention in the events involving the students at the Pilot Training College in Waterford; and if he will make a...
  • Tourism Promotion (7 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a progress report on the preparations for the gathering 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45190/12]
  • State Airports (30 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update in his plans for the separation of State airports; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45183/12]
• Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012 and has made no amendments thereto.