Dáil debates

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10:30
  • Leaders' Questions (52 speeches)
    The Taoiseach confirmed in the Dáil yesterday that no one from the Government, including the Minister for Health, had made personal contact with the Halappanavar family or with Praveen...
  • Order of Business (66 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 20, statements on pre-European Council meeting of 22-23 November; No. 2, Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 Seanad - Second Stage; and No. 21,...
  • Medical Treatment (Termination of Pregnancy in Case of Risk to Life of Pregnant Woman) (No. 2) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide an interim legislative arrangement, as required by the Council of Europe, for termination of pregnancy where as a...
  • Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (41 speeches)
    The extraordinary meeting of the European Council on Thursday and Friday will be an important one, with significant implications for the Union over the coming years. There will be only one main...
  • Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (3 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Cuireann sé áthas mór ormsa, mar Aire Stáit le cúraimí Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta, tús a chur leis an...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Lottery (8 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the planned timescale for the sale of the National Lottery licence in view of the major infrastructure projects to be part funded from the...
    • Budget 2013 (16 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will equality proof the Government's Budget 2013 expenditure measures; and if he will publish the evidence generated as part of this...
    • Public Sector Reform (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to outsource various public services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51869/12]
    • Public Sector Reform (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline new initiatives undertaken since 31 March 2012 in respect of shared services across the public service and the associated...
    • Budget 2013 (8 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline the way the forecasted €2.25 billion cuts for Budget 2013 will be distributed across Government Departments; if he...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • National Lottery (10 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the tendering process for the National Lottery licence; the date on which a decision will be made; and if he will make...
    • National Procurement Service (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he is satisfied with the work of the Central Procurement Function; the savings that he expects it to achieve; and if he will make a...
    • Expenditure Reviews (11 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the discussions he has had with the Department of Health and the Department of Social Protection in respect of current expenditure overruns...
    • Departmental Expenditure (23 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his preferred options in respect of public expenditure curtailment and reform through the public service over the next two years; the full...
  • 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 Regina Doherty - the...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Mortgage Interest Relief (4 speeches)
      A Leas-Cheann Comhairle, I thank you for the opportunity to raise this issue, which is the revised measure on mortgage interest tax relief that came out of last year's budget. One of the...
    • Mortgage to Rent Scheme (6 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for allowing me to raise this issue. The criticism of the mortgage to rent scheme earlier this week by a High Court judge, Miss Justice Elizabeth Dunne, has...
    • Bullying in Schools (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for affording me the opportunity to speak on this matter and I thank the Minster for coming into the House to address this issue. I am sure all Members would...
    • Disability Support Service (4 speeches)
      This afternoon, elected representatives had a humbling experience when we met parents and friends of people with intellectual disabilities who were campaigning outside Leinster House. Michelle,...
  • Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Supreme Court Ruling in the X Case: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (41 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Mary Lou McDonald on Tuesday, 20 November 2012:That Dáil Éireann: - extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Savita Halappanavar and...
  • Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Credit Union Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.