Dáil debates

Thursday, 27 June 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (154 speeches)
  The new Central Bank code on mortgage arrears favours banks, and the balance of power still lies with the banks in regard to repossessions. This new code leaves families all over the country who...
• Order of Business (31 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 19, Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed), to adjourn at 3 p.m. today if not previously concluded; and No. 4, Prison Development...
• Equal Status (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to promote equality in the functioning of public bodies, to provide that regard be had by public bodies to the desirability of...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Social Welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013, without amendment.
• 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 Andrew Doyle - the...
• Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (79 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (2 speeches)
  Bill entitled an Act to confirm the resolutions passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas in respect of the development of a prison in the city of Cork.
• Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, who cannot be here today, I am pleased to present the Prison Development (Confirmation of...
• Prison Development (Confirmation of Resolutions) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
  SECTION 1
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House this evening to take this matter in person. I have no doubt she is aware of the circumstances in which we find ourselves once again. It is...
  • Garda Vetting Applications (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter and the Minister, Deputy Alan Shatter, for taking it. Delays in the processing of Garda vetting...
  • Magdalen Laundries Issues (4 speeches)
    I welcome the announcement of the compensation scheme for the victims of the Magdalen laundries. I thank Mr. Justice Quirke and his staff for the very good work they did on this difficult issue....
  • Inter-Country Adoptions (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the fact the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs cannot attend the Chamber for this matter but I welcome the fact the Minister for Justice and Equality will take it. I am not...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Health Service Executive (Governance) Bill 2012, without amendment.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  Questions Nos. 1 and 2 are to be taken together, but as Deputy Dessie Ellis is not yet in the Chamber, I propose that we begin with Question No. 4 to give him a chance to get here. Is that...
  • Road Improvement Schemes (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of money that has been collected through the community involvement scheme for works on local roads since its inception; the way...
  • National Roads Authority Expenditure (10 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way he intends to ensure the M50 is fit for purpose; the capital expenditure that is planned for the motorway; his plans to include bus...
  • Harbour Authorities Appointments (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when and the way the new Chair of the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company will be appointed; if he will address with the company outstanding...
  • Tourism Promotion (6 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the up to date international response regarding the Gathering; the number of visitors from January to June 2013 in comparison to January to...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Roads Maintenance (28 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding local and regional road maintenance efforts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31041/13]
  • Road Safety Strategy (14 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the meetings he has had with the Road Safety Authority in recent months to deal with its key concerns and the actions he proposes to take...
  • Tourism Promotion (12 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount allocated by his Department for the proposed roll-out of a major consumer marketing campaign to promote Ireland and The...
  • Rail Network (6 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to develop a rail service to Navan, County Meath, linking it with Dublin city. [31035/13]