Dáil debates

Tuesday, 21 May 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • European Banking Union (7 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects Eurozone banking union to be completed; the way this will benefit Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24383/13]
  • Bank Charges (6 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the need for banks to pass on European Central Bank interest rate changes; and the action he will take to compel them to do so. [24350/13]
  • Credit Union Issues (6 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will ensure that whatever regime is brought into place that the credit unions are in no way detrimentally affected vis a vis the other lending banks and...
  • Banking Sector Remuneration (7 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions he expects and the timetable for implementation following the completion of the Mercer report on bank pay and pensions; and if he will make a...
  • Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (6 speeches)
    56. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline the tax and PRSI support for small and medium enterprises on the northside of Dublin. [24480/13]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Financial Instruments (8 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will outline measures taken at the May ECOFIN meeting to secure protections against excessive financial speculation in the food and other commodity...
  • State Banking Sector Regulation (16 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has drawn up clear corporate governance guidelines in respect of the way the State should exercise its voting rights in State supported banks; and if he...
  • NAMA Loans Sale (6 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Finance if the National Asset Management Agency has changed its strategy to give greater preference to loan sales rather than direct asset disposal; and if he will...
• 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 Gerald Nash - the impact...
• Leaders' Questions (35 speeches)
  As the Taoiseach knows, on 15 May the Minister, Deputy Shatter, received a report from the Garda Commissioner in regard to allegations that were made concerning the improper cancellation of fixed...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Official Travel (51 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has discussed the undocumented Irish with President Obama at his meeting in March; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13586/13]
• Order of Business (61 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 15, statements on pre-European Council meeting of 22 May; No. 15a, statements on the matter related to issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion,...
• Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (37 speeches)
  The European Council will meet in Brussels tomorrow afternoon. This meeting of EU Heads of State or Government will be the third such gathering to take place while we have held the chair of the...
• Issuing of fixed ticket charges and exercise of Garda discretion: Statements (86 speeches)
  Statements will be confined to a Minister or a Minister of State and the main spokespersons for Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and the Technical Group who shall be called in that order, may...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (6 speeches)
    I am glad to have this opportunity to raise this issue of the pilot scheme announced last week by the Central Bank last week for dealing with distressed mortgages. No Member would argue that...
  • Third Level Grants (5 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for selecting this issue which I have been attempting to raise for the past couple of weeks. I have also been looking for clarification from SUSI. It would be...
  • Homeless Persons Supports (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd, will be familiar with the context in which I am raising this issue. It is regrettable that the small cohort of young people who live in emergency...
  • Early Childhood Education (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for attending. The topic of child care costs and, more specifically, the provision of the second preschool year has garnered a lot of coverage in recent weeks. The...
• Ireland and the Eurozone: Motion [Private Members] (19 speeches)
  I understand Deputy Pringle is sharing time with Deputies John Halligan, Catherine Murphy, Mattie McGrath and Michael Healy-Rae.