Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 February 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
  The Government is in negotiations to extend the Croke Park agreement. I am sure the Taoiseach will agree with me that a fair and just outcome to the talks is essential. There is growing concern...
• Order of Business (75 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 19a, motion re report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on a complaint made under Standing Order 59; and No. 6, Finance Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). ...
• Judicial Sentencing Commission Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to promote greater transparency and consistency in judicial sentencing, whilst maintaining the independence of the judiciary, to...
• Cemetery Management Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to establish a cemeteries regulator, to provide for the licensing of cemetery authorities and to specify management stipulations...
• Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann adopts the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges regarding a complaint made under Standing Order 59 in relation to remarks made by Deputy Mattie...
• Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Topical Issue Matters (1 speech)
  Before I call Deputy Fleming 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)...
• Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (48 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Northern Ireland Marching Season (6 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has discussed with the Northern Ireland Secretary of State the need to bring clarity to the exact authority of the...
  • State Airports (8 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the report by the Open Society Justice Initiative titled Globalising Torture: CIA Secret Detention and...
  • Human Rights Issues (8 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has made representations to the British authorities on the location of the Royal Pardon which had been granted to Marian...
  • Undocumented Irish in the USA (6 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will outline his views on the recent immigration reform initiative; the plans he has to discuss this initiative with the...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (6 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the steps he has taken in his dealings with the Northern Ireland and British authorities to highlight the wide-spread concern...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Nuclear Proliferation (7 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the sanctions that will be imposed on North Korea following the latest nuclear weapons tests [8920/13]
  • Undocumented Irish in the USA (15 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide an update on his recent engagements with American Senators in respect of resolution for Irish citizens who...
  • International Agreements (5 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide a list of international treaties, conventions and other international legal obligations which Ireland has...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (10 speeches)
    To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the various legal proceedings currently being taken by persons (details supplied) to set...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Criminal Legal Aid (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. I wish to address the criminal legal aid system currently in place. The first thing I want to do is state that I am not trying to deny any...
  • Road Traffic Offences (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue matter and I thank the Minister for attending to respond. Over recent months since becoming my party's spokesperson on justice, I...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for discussion today. The issue relates to an individual case presented to me, which I have pursued for some considerable time and has wide...
  • Fire Service (4 speeches)
    I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for including this item for debate. Everyone inside and outside the House appreciates the valuable work firefighters carry out in our communities....
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2012, without amendment.
• Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (65 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Mortgage Restructuring: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (64 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Dessie Ellis on Tuesday, 19 February 2013:That Dáil Éireann:recognises that:— the two biggest issues in housing are mortgage distress and...
• Finance Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."