Dáil debates

Tuesday, 30 April 2013

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Broadcasting Legislation (6 speeches)
      86. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the broadcasting legislation that he intends to introduce; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Fisheries Protection (6 speeches)
      87. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if compensation will be made available to eel fishermen; if funding is available for a study of eel stocks; and if he will...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (8 speeches)
      88. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline his plan regarding the development of renewable energy scheduled year on year over the next 10 years in...
    • Energy Prices (6 speeches)
      89. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he can bring about lower energy prices for domestic and business consumers; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Renewable Energy Policy (7 speeches)
      90. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if there will be a development of a national wind energy strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20434/13]
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Environmental Schemes (11 speeches)
      91. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the role he sees for energy crops in meeting Ireland’s energy requirements; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Seismic Surveys (6 speeches)
      92. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the European Commission has asked him to explain the reason that seismic surveying, currently under way off the west...
    • Online Business Voucher Scheme (4 speeches)
      93. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding the introduction of a business online voucher scheme. [20231/13]
    • Offshore Exploration (7 speeches)
      94. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the measures he is taking to enable job and wealth creation for the people here from potential oil drilling off the County...
  • 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 Derek Keating - the need...
  • Leaders' Questions (66 speeches)
    I wish to raise with the Taoiseach the issue of crime, as well as the position of An Garda Síochána. As the Taoiseach is aware, a major conference is being held by the Garda...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Seanad Referendum (25 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to bring forward a referendum on the future of Seanad Éireann. [2321/13]
    • Official Engagements (32 speeches)
      4. To ask the Taoiseach the bilaterals meetings he attended in Davos in Switzerland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5084/13]
    • Legislative Programme (31 speeches)
      14. To ask the Taoiseach his legislative priorities for 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9701/13]
  • Order of Business (81 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection...
  • European Union Directives: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal 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)
    • School Enrolments (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. I ask the Minister for Education and Skills to recognise the special position of primary schools on our offshore islands by...
    • School Accommodation (4 speeches)
      It is with great regret I am compelled to raise this matter. I have sought to do so in this forum and in this manner for the past three weeks and I am glad to have this opportunity to elicit...
    • Drug Crime (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for his attendance, as I understand the Minister, Deputy Shatter,...
    • Inter-Country Adoptions (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for coming to the Chamber to address the issue I raise concerning Irish couples who seek international adoptions and the difficulties present in...
  • Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to provide that certain statutory provisions apply to mortgages of a particular class notwithstanding the repeal and amendment of those statutory provisions by the Land and...
  • Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2013: Second Stage (40 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This is a very short Bill, with the key purpose of restoring our law on aspects of repossession to where it was intended to be under...
  • Organ Donation: Motion [Private Members] (31 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes:-- the life-saving and life altering gift that is organ donation; -- the incredible generosity such gifts represent on the part of families of donors at...