Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 11 a.m.
• Shannon Airport: Motion (95 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:State Airports Act 2004 (Shannon Appointed Day) Order 2012,a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Dáil...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Stations (38 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the closure of Garda stations in 2013; his plans for Garda recruitment; his plans for the total number of Gardaí in 2013, 2014 and...
  • Penalty Points System (10 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide an update on any internal inquiry currently being conducted following reports from a garda whistle blower (detail supplied) that a...
  • Prison Visiting Committees (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if his attention has been drawn to the disparities between the Inspector of Prisons' report on St. Patrick's Institution, Dublin and the Visiting...
  • Gangland Killings (41 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps being taken to address the increase in gangland crime and murders over the past number of months; if his attention has been drawn to a...
  • Defence Forces Deployment (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will second Irish army soldiers at corporal and sergeant level to act as assistance to the Garda Síochána unarmed for a period of two...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Equality Issues (4 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to reassure those with potential equality claims that their cases will continue to be processed in an effective way by the new Irish Human...
  • Traveller Community (4 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to introduce legislation to recognise Traveller ethnicity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54485/12]
  • Penalty Points System (21 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made in his Department's investigation into the writing off of penalty points on certain persons' records; and if he will make a...
• 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 Dan Neville - the...
• Leaders' Questions (162 speeches)
  Most people across the country agree that last week's budget was deeply unfair and a very brutal one on the poorest and lowest income families. Today sees the commencement of the Social Welfare...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Official Engagements (11 speeches)
    To ask the Taoiseach the number of non-party political events which he has attended in each month during 2012 which have been handled by the protocol section of his Department; and if he will...
  • Social Partnership (106 speeches)
    To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an update on his process of social dialogue. [47414/12]
• Order of Business (75 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012; No. 15, motion re...
• Tributes to Staff Member (5 speeches)
  Sitting in the Chamber is Mr. Barry Whelan, a quintessential Dub from Drimnagh who is retiring today from his position as usher. Barry has given good service in the 21 years since 1992. On...
• Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2012: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to introduce criminal offences concerning vehicle mileage and related matters.
• Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2012,a copy of which Order in draft was laid before...
• Draft Orders: Referral to Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft:(i) National Pensions Reserve Fund Act 2000 (Suspension of Exchequer Contributions) Order 2012, (ii)...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the Animal Health and Welfare Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.
• Estimates for Public Services 2012: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the following Estimate for Public Services for the service of the year ending 31...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Road Traffic Offences (23 speeches)
    Earlier today the Minister seemed to downplay the significance of the allegations reported by the two Garda whistleblowers. There also seem to be some discrepancies with regard to the timescale...
  • Mental Health and Suicide (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this very important issue regarding the treatment of and discrimination against those who suffer from mental health conditions and the...
  • Sexual Offences (4 speeches)
    A damning and disturbing report published yesterday by Rape Crisis Network Ireland, RCNI, raises the issue of the role of alcohol misuse in acts of sexual violence. We are all aware that there...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the presence of the Tánaiste to take this Topical Issue matter. The scale of the challenge facing Northern Ireland was laid bare during recent weeks. The rampant violence,...
• Social Welfare Bill 2012: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Social Welfare Acts and to amend the Redundancy Payments Act 1967.
• Business of Dáil (3 speeches)
  I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach to make an announcement.
• Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (82 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The main purpose of the Bill is to give effect to some of the measures announced in the Budget Statement last week. Our twin objectives in...
• Estimates for Public Services 2012: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2012: Vote 39 - Health Service Executive.
• Confidence in the Government: Motion [Private Members] (144 speeches)
  I call Deputy Pearse Doherty to move the motion. I understand the Deputy is sharing time with Deputies Ó Caoláin, Crowe, Colreavy, McLellan, Martin Ferris and Healy-Rae.