Dáil debates
Thursday, 14 March 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10:30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (116 speeches)
During the past week there was much discussion of the mortgage arrears crisis, preparing the scene for yesterday's announcement by the Government. The question of repossessions loomed large in...
- Order of Business (43 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013 - back from...
- Food Safety Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Food Safety Authority of Ireland Act 1998 and expand the functions of the Authority in order to achieve the highest...
- Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2013,copies of which have been laid in draft...
- Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Criminal Justice (Spent Convictions) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to Standing Order 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and...
- 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 bypass...
- Common Agricultural Policy Reform: Statements (26 speeches)
My apologies for being a couple of minutes late. I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House today on the Common Agricultural Policy reform proposals. Our debate is timely given...
- Interim Report on Equine DNA-Mislabelling of Processed Meat: Statements (36 speeches)
I apologise for the fact that Opposition spokespersons did not receive the interim report a little earlier. When I briefed them yesterday, I stated they would receive copies by 11 a.m. today....
- Topical Issue Debate (5 speeches)
I raise this issue because of a problem that has emerged for those brave men and women who are what are termed retained firefighters or part-time firefighters throughout the country.
- Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
Thankfully, I came down earlier than I had expected to, otherwise there could have been another mishap. I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for the opportunity to raise this issue. The...
- Part-Time Firefighters (4 speeches)
A problem has emerged for the brave men and women who are retained as part-time firefighters. These individuals were trained at a cost to the State and their local authority of nearly...
- Tallaght Hospital Patient X-rays (4 speeches)
I am grateful for the selection of this important issue for discussion. Deputy Connaughton raised a point earlier which was graciously accepted by the Minister of State and which is important to...
- Commercial Rates Issues (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise this issue in the presence of the Minister of State. Finglas village is on its knees. It has two large retail centres on its...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Spending (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence the way Ireland's defence expenditure as a share of GDP compares with those EU nations who are not members of NATO; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Human Rights Issues (8 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the reports from human rights organisations regarding executions and serious human rights abuses by the Malian military in the context of the...
- Defence Forces Reorganisation (6 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the restructuring of the Defence Forces; the savings that have resulted from the disestablishment of the Western Brigade; the...
- Air Accident Investigations (8 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will order the reopening of the military enquiry covering the crash of an Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 aircraft in County Galway on 12 October 2009 resulting in...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Overseas Missions (41 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the Defence Forces mission in Mali; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13265/13]
- Army Equitation School (9 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence the number of persons paid more than €80,000, more than €100,000 and more than €120,000 in the Army Equitation School; and if he will make a...
- European Defence Agency (4 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence the way he proposes to develop capabilities in support of common security and defence policy and freedom, security and justice through enhanced cooperation between...
- Defence Forces Operations (5 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on the Irish Defence Forces EUTM for Somalia; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13263/13]
- European Defence Capabilities (4 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence the discussions he has had with his EU partners with regard to collaboration in the provision of defence capabilities; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Overseas Missions (8 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence his views on recent comments by the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, on his visit to Dublin when he stated that he hoped that the Irish Defence...
- Common Foreign and Security Policy (2 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which he and or his Department interacts with EU and UN colleagues in the context of European Defence and security issues; if his EU colleagues have...
- European Council Meetings (4 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will report on last month's informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers; the number of such EU meetings, both informal and formal, that have occurred since he...
- Defence Forces Properties (5 speeches)
To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the disposal or sale of Columb Barracks, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13158/13]
- Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.
