Dáil debates

Tuesday, 13 November 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Child Benefit Rates (48 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection when she will publish the report of Advisory Group on Taxation and Social Welfare report; the reports views on child benefit rates; her future plans for...
    • Rent Supplement Scheme Expenditure (9 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the findings of the Focus Ireland report Out of Reach The Impact of Changes in Rent Supplement, that persons are homeless as a consequence...
    • Social Welfare Appeals (8 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans to reform the social welfare appeals system in view of the recent FLAC report; her further plans to address delays in the issuing of decisions...
    • Free Travel Scheme (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection if the free travel pass scheme will be fully maintained in Budget 2013; her future plans for the scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter....
    • Social Welfare Payments (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection the origins of the term headline rates of social welfare and the meaning of the term; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50112/12]
  • Visit by Democratic Republic of Congo Delegation (2 speeches)
    Before proceeding, I extend a warm welcome to the Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism from the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency Bavon N’sa Mputu Elima....
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) - Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Community Employment Schemes (13 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection her plans for community employment schemes in Budget 2013; and if she will make a statement on the matter [49883/12]
    • Rent Supplement Scheme Payments (30 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will examine the cases of persons (details supplied) in relation to community welfare offices having flexibility in making payments. [49921/12]
  • 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 Colm Keaveney - the...
  • Leaders' Questions (87 speeches)
    First, I welcome the decision of the Irish people to support the children's referendum last week and to insert the proposed clause into the Constitution. That decision was stained somewhat by...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Public Sector Allowances (11 speeches)
      To ask the Taoiseach the progress made in relation to allowances in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42658/12]
    • IFSC Clearing House Group (45 speeches)
      To ask the Taoiseach the number of times since the Dáil recess that the International Financial Services Centre Clearing House Group has met; the issues that were discussed; the actions that...
  • Order of Business (64 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 18, Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012 - Report Stage (resumed); and No.19, Credit Union Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...
  • Brighter Evenings Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require the Minister for Justice to prepare and publish a report on the costs and benefits of advancing the clocks by one hour...
  • Public Procurement Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to require that social benefits be assessed in the context of public procurement and to provide for related matters.
  • Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the...
  • 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 Colm Keaveney - the...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Job Creation (7 speeches)
      I welcome the opportunity to address this matter with the Minister. I raise it because of the low number of visits to Laoighis-Offaly by companies invited here by IDA Ireland. The figures are...
    • Regulatory Bodies (4 speeches)
      Last week a committee of the Oireachtas was subject to what I can best describe as a show of disdain and arrogance by the chairperson of the Commission for Communications Regulation, ComReg, in...
    • Hospital Services (18 speeches)
      Great concern has been expressed in the south east about the leaked content of Professor Higgins's report on the proposed hospital network reconfiguration. I wish to put on the record that I...
    • Education and Training (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue, which I have been seeking a debate on for some time. As we all know, we are in the midst of a severe economic downturn and large numbers of...
  • Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (20 speeches)
    Our consideration of the Fiscal Responsibility Bill 2012 will resume on amendment No. 10. As amendment No. 10 has already been discussed with amendment No. 5, it cannot be discussed now.
  • Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Education Funding: Motion [Private Members] (47 speeches)
    I call Deputy Charlie McConalogue who I understand is sharing time with Deputies Micheál Martin, Robert Troy and Barry Cowen.
  • Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."