Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 May 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Visit of Delegation from Republic of Korea (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a...
• Leaders' Questions (12 speeches)
  I would like to start by condemning yesterday's terrorist attack in London, during which a soldier was barbarically killed. Our sympathies and thoughts are with the family of the deceased...
• Order of Business (80 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 18, Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013 - Order for Report and Report and Final Stages; and No. 2, Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill...
• Central Bank and Financial Services 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 Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Act 2004 to enable the Financial Services Ombudsman to...
• Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Non-Use of Motor Vehicles Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (0 speeches)
  Bill received for final consideration and passed.
• Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 Pat Deering - the...
• Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Houses of the Oireachtas Inquiries (Privileges and Procedures) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform 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)
  • Defence Forces Equipment (6 speeches)
    In other circumstances, I might be inclined to complain about the non-presence of the Minister for Defence, Deputy Alan Shatter, but I suppose he has other questions on his mind today. However,...
  • Corporation Tax (6 speeches)
    I was staggered to hear a report on a meeting of a committee of the US Senate about the tax affairs of two companies which are registered in this country. The first company, Apple Operations...
  • State Banking Sector (8 speeches)
    Permanent TSB had a defined benefit pension scheme which closed to new members in 2006. At the time when Permanent TSB was taken over by Irish Life in 2001, the pension scheme was 120% funded...
  • Schools Recognition (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak on this topic of great importance not only in County Monaghan but also nationally. It should be addressed and treated as such. Monaghan Collegiate School has...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Public Sector Pay (19 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the changes he is considering to his position on public sector pay and conditions as outlined in the Croke Park 2 draft agreement; and if...
  • Sale of State Assets (18 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his Department's intended schedule for the sale of State owned assets. [24938/13]
  • Public Sector Staff Remuneration (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the report by the Nevin Economic Research Institute which claims that a cut of €1 billion in the public sector payroll...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Private Sector Investment (9 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the way that private sector investment including the European Investment Bank can be best used to complement public...
  • e-Government and ICT (4 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role envisaged for the Public Service Chief Information Officer Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24659/13]
  • Public Sector Staff Recruitment (6 speeches, 1 comment)
    8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will lift the public sector recruitment embargo which is resulting in important public facilities having to close down as vacancies...
  • Lobbying Regulation (16 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for regulation of lobbying; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24653/13]
  • Croke Park Agreement (6 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the negotiations between the Labour Relations Commission and the public service unions that have taken place since...