Dáil debates

Thursday, 25 April 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (44 speeches)
  There is no doubt but that the cost of mortgages represents an extraordinary burden on thousands of families, many of whom see no light at the end of the tunnel. Some 96,000 households are in...
• Order of Business (97 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 2, Companies Bill 2012 - Second Stage (resumed).
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-committee on Finance has completed its consideration of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Bill 2011 and has made amendments thereto.
• 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 Mattie McGrath - the...
• Companies Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Companies Bill 2012: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Mortgage Interest Rates (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for being here in person to discuss this issue with me. As he will be well aware, Allied Irish Banks is 100% in State ownership. Yesterday it announced it was adding 0.4...
  • Primary School Enrolment Process (3 speeches)
    I do not want to labour my point because it is straightforward and I am conscious that it is not within the remit of the Minister for Finance. I have a problem in my constituency which probably...
  • North-South Road Projects (12 speeches)
    I am seeking an update on the actions taken by the Government so far in reconfirming its commitment to the A5 road project between Derry and Aughnacloy. As the Minister of State knows, this is a...
  • Parking Charges (14 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I would have preferred to see the Minister, Deputy Coveney, but I am aware the Minister of State has some knowledge of and interest in this...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • National Cultural Institutions (8 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the measures he is taking to audit and secure valuable artefacts and materials held by the State following recent high profile...
  • Líomhaintí Drochúsáide (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht maidir le líomhaintí atá déanta le déanaí i gcoinne duine (sonraí tugtha), an ndéanfaidh...
  • National Monuments (6 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of fact that the State undertook the preservation of the National Monument 14-17 Moore Street, if his attention has been drawn...
  • Seirbhís Farantóireachta (6 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an bhfuil sé sásta leis an tseirbhís farantóireachta agus an aersheirbhís chuig Oileáin Árann;...
  • Special Areas of Conservation Designation (14 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht with regard to the cutting of turf on special area of conservation bogs, the number of SAC designated bogs that have now been resolved...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Arts Funding (6 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans for the future of the percentage for arts scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19251/13]
  • Cultural Institutions Merger (10 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the progress he has made in achieving shared services and board structures between the National Library and National Museum; and if he...
  • Dublin City Designation (6 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he has any plans to appoint a person with the specific remit to develop Dublin city as an integrated cultural hub; and if he will...
  • Irish Language (14 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update as to the progress that has been made in relation to the commitment in the 20 year strategy to provide a...
  • EU Funding (4 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the extent to which he has encouraged and availed of European grant aid for the promotion of all forms of the arts here with...
  • Arts Centres (6 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to address financial planning and oversight difficulties in Arts centres across the country; and if he will...
  • Ministerial Travel (2 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will report on his visit to Canada; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19158/13]
  • Irish Language (2 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update as to the progress that has been made as regards the commitment in the 20 years strategy to provide...