Dáil debates

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Television Licence Fee Collection (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the new broadcasting charge will be introduced; the possibilities of extending the revenue from the charge to more than...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (10 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will introduce a national wind energy strategy that deals with all issues concerning wind turbines and wind energy,...
  • Wind Energy Guidelines (10 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider developing a national plan for wind energy development that will provide for investment in projects by a...
  • Media Mergers (6 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if it is intended that responsibility for the print media will pass to his Department in future legislation. [10325/13]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Social Media Regulation (5 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he will take in tackling cyberbullying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10087/13]
  • Broadband Services Provision (11 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the speed of broadband services available nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10080/13]
  • Energy Schemes (9 speeches)
    To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of his proposal to establish a €70 million energy efficiency fund; 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 Luke 'Ming' Flanagan -...
• Leaders' Questions (95 speeches)
  The revelations in last Sunday's edition of Sunday Independent relating to the transcript of a conversation between Deputy Michael Lowry and Mr. Kevin Phelan are quite dramatic and startling....
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • EU Presidency Engagements (77 speeches)
    To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with President Barroso in Dublin. [2312/13]
• Order of Business (48 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Council Decision 2007/341/EC of 19 April 2007 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European...
• Readmission Agreements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move the following motions:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Rural Transport (10 speeches)
    I am very pleased the Ceann Comhairle has selected the issue of the rural transport scheme for debate. This scheme is one of the most successful schemes rolled out by the previous Government in...
  • Site Acquisitions (4 speeches)
    In looking for a suitable site for a new building, Kerry Education Service and the board of management of Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí were offered a site by Tralee Town Council as part of...
  • Child Safety (4 speeches)
    I raise this matter in the public interest following another very sad and tragic death of a child on the island. Three year old Daniel Grant from Mayobridge, County Down died in a tragic...
• Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  I share the pride of many people throughout the country with regard to the Taoiseach's apology on behalf of all of us to the survivors of the Magdalen laundries. That very eloquent apology spoke...
• State Forestry: Motion [Private Members] (27 speeches)
  I move:“That Dáil Éireann: notes, with dismay, the Government’s intention, under the Troika deal, to sell the harvesting rights to our national forests; notes...