Dáil debates

Thursday, 22 November 2012

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Leaders' Questions (121 speeches)
    Last night we saw the most moving, emotional testimony that a person could witness, that of Mr. Praveen Halappanavar talking about his late wife Savita's life and tragic death. It was truly...
  • Order of Business (45 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 22, Europol Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 21, Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 15 -...
  • An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2012: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-Second Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
    Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.
  • Europol Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Europol Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (6 speeches)
    As there are no amendments, we will proceed to Fifth Stage.
  • Residential Tenancies (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: Second Stage (Resumed) (71 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the next business, 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...
  • A Framework for Junior Cycle: Motion (34 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:welcomes ‘A Framework for junior cycle’ which was launched by the Minister for Education and Skills on 4 October 2012; notes that the new junior...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Mental Hospitals Report (6 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak briefly on the Mental Health Commission report on St. Fintan's psychiatric hospital in Portlaoise. I also welcome the Minister of State...
    • Flood Relief Schemes (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. This month marks the third anniversary of householders in County Galway having their homes devastated by flooding. They have...
    • Vehicle Registration (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for discussion and I am very glad the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Hayes, is in the House to reply. I raise the issue of licence plates...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Industrial Development (4 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his policy regarding the manufacturing industry and the way it can be developed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52080/12]
    • Job Creation (9 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether the target of creating 100,000 additional jobs by 2016 as claimed in the action plan for jobs will be met [52081/12]
    • State Property (6 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the total cost to the State of the lease held by Forfás on a vacant property in Dublin 4 (details supplied) between 2012 and 2034...
    • Job Protection (13 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way he proposes to help the retail sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52079/12]
    • Small and Medium Enterprises (11 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress made in the establishment of local enterprise offices including the role of individual Irish small and medium enterprises and...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Job Retention (9 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress to date on protecting employment of staff working on the UK loan book at Bank of America, Carrick-on-Shannon; and if he will...
    • Small and Medium Enterprises (19 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his actions to date to ensure that the small and medium enterprise sector has access to credit. [51879/12]
    • Retail Sector (20 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to safeguard and promote jobs within the faltering indigenous small and medium enterprises retail sector in the State. [51895/12]
    • Enterprise Support Services (14 speeches)
      To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to develop Ireland's manufacturing capacity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51840/12]