Dáil debates

Wednesday, 14 November 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10:30 a.m.
  • Visit of Australian Delegation (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with business, I wish on my behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to members of the...
  • Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
    The reports of the premature and sudden death of Savita Halappanavar and her baby in University Hospital Galway are particularly tragic, harrowing and shocking to all concerned. We all extend...
  • Order of Business (92 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a15, motion re referral of the general scheme of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012 to the Committee on Procedure and...
  • State Airports (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the State Airports Act 2004, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
  • Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012: Referral to Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the General Scheme of the Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2012 be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, and to the sub-Committee...
  • Credit Union Bill 2012 (Resumed): Second Stage (Resumed) (40 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
    I call on Deputy Paul Kehoe to move a motion to amend today's Order of Business.
  • 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 Gerald Nash - the need...
  • Credit Union Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Credit Union Bill 2012: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Domestic Violence (4 speeches)
      I raise the matter of the need for greater awareness and action to protect victims of violence in the home. I compliment the work of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter,...
    • Residential Property Price Register (6 speeches)
      I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for granting me the opportunity to discuss with the Minister for Justice and Equality what I believe would enhance the operation of the residential...
    • Public Transport (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ring. Today we learned from a newspaper report that CIE’s auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, have stated the company’s status as a going...
    • Death of Ms Savita Halappanavar (19 speeches)
      Deputies Patrick Nulty, Mick Wallace, Clary Daly, Joan Collins, Richard Boyd Barrett, Joe Higgins and Catherine Murphy have 14 minutes in total to make an initial statement, and the Minister has...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Northern Ireland Issues (5 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the discussions he has had with the Northern Executive and with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following the...
    • Overseas Development Aid (5 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the report from the Irish Aid delegation that visited Uganda to investigate the misappropriation of Irish Aid funds will...
    • Overseas Development Aid (8 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of Ireland's very positive reputation in relation to Development Aid, if he sees a role for Ireland, or for Ireland...
    • Overseas Development Aid (6 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress that has been made to date on reviewing the auditing system in his Department in view of misappropriation of...
    • Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the increased human rights abuses against the Kurdish minority in Turkey; and if the issue...
    • Human Rights Issues (8 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the progress that has been made to date in supporting imprisoned Irish trained doctors in Bahrain who have had their appeals...
    • Middle East Peace Process (7 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is satisfied with EU action regarding advancing the Israel/Palestine peace process; and if he will make a statement on...
    • EU Presidency (5 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the number of additional staff hired for the Irish Presidency of the EU Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Global Economic Forum (7 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps that have been taken to stay connected with participants in the Global Irish Forum; and if he will make a statement...
    • Overseas Development Aid (8 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if, in view of the approach Norway, Sweden and Denmark took to the misappropriation of bi-lateral aid in Uganda; if he...
    • Overseas Development Aid (16 speeches)
      To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is committed to the Millennium Development Goals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50173/12]
  • Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (2 speeches)
    : Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Insurance Act 1994, in particular to ensure that, in the interests of societal and intergenerational solidarity, the burden of the costs of health...
  • Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012. As Minister for Health, I am committed to...
  • Education Funding: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (42 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Charlie McConalogue on Tuesday, 13 November 2012:That Dáil Éireann: agrees that:- the new Student Universal Support Ireland central on-line...
  • Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 speeches)
    Question again put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."