Dáil debates
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Leaders' Questions (85 speeches)
I want to talk to the Taoiseach about the management of the social welfare budget and the policy approaches and unacceptable delays which are adding significant burdens to families, particularly...
- Tributes to Staff Member (16 speeches)
I wish to take this opportunity, on behalf of all Members, to pay a special tribute to Kieran Coughlan, sitting in front of me, who retires as Secretary General and Clerk of Dáil...
- Order of Business (84 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 21, Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013 - Committee and Remaining Stages; No. 13 - motion re statement for information for voters in...
- Down's Syndrome Equality of Access Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to afford statutory recognition to Down's Syndrome as a low incidence disorder, to ensure that adequate provision is made for the...
- An Bille um an Tríú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cúirt Achomhairc) 2013: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (5 speeches)
Before Committee Stage commences, I would like to deal with a procedural matter relating to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording...
- Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (1 speech)
Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar fhaisnéis do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an...
- Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (59 speeches)
I apologise but the schedule of business I have states the Child and Family Agency Bill is to be taken after the Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013 and I do...
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Electricity Transmission Network (8 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied with the current operation of the electricity grid in the two jurisdictions on the island of Ireland;...
- Offshore Exploration (6 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to a sinkhole emerging from drilling activity at the Corrib gas project; and if he will...
- Electricity Generation (6 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to tackle the issue of peat fired power stations in the context of the sectoral emissions reduction plan required...
- National Postcode System Establishment (6 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the estimated costs of the rolling out of the national postcode system; if the implementation of the postcode system will...
- Petroleum and Gas Exploration (14 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will review and revise the royalties and levies agreement that allow supra-normal profits on any future oil and gas...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Independent Broadcasting Sector (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether independent broadcasters should receive a share from the licence fee or the new broadcasting charge;...
- Renewable Energy Generation Targets (5 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to reach the EU targets set for increasing renewable energy here [28076/13]
- Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (6 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if in view of the fact that a company (details supplied) holds a 100% prospecting licence in the Clare basin, an area of...
- Energy Regulation (4 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on whether there is enough flexibility for consumers in the energy market; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Energy Security (18 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the recently published plans in the UK for energy rationing; if he foresees any such...
- Renewable Energy Generation Issues (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is satisfied that the ocean energy development unit, OEDU, which has been reduced to two part-time staff, can...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as the Child and Family Agency; to provide for the dissolution of the Family Support Agency and the National...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (117 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to bring the Child and Family Agency Bill 2013 before the House. I look forward to engaging with Deputies in a constructive...
- Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Private Members]: Second Stage (Resumed) (48 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012, without amendment.
- Council of the European Union (Lithuanian Presidency): Motion (22 speeches)
I move:That, in accordance with Standing Order 102A(2)(a), Dáil Éireann notes and welcomes the Government's priorities for the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the European...
