Dáil debates
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (3 speeches)
Before we begin, the new speaking time clocks will be used for the first time today. They are intended to assist Deputies in keeping to the time limits set down in Standing Orders. The time...
- Heritage Sites Issues (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht his plans to ensure the former Houses of Parliament on College Green, Dublin 2, are continually available for arts and cultural events;...
- Údarás na Gaeltachta (6 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an ndéanfaidh sé ráiteas maidir leis an gcóras ceapacháin a bhí ann do bhord nua Údarás na...
- Special Areas of Conservation Designation (10 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide the detailed scientific reasons for designating each of the 53 raised bog complexes under the birds and habitats...
- Foras na Gaeilge (6 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén líon daoine atá fostaithe ag Foras na Gaeilge faoi láthair; cé mhéad post in earnáil dheonach na...
- City of Culture (6 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in view of County Limerick's designation as City of Culture for 2014, the supports, whether in terms of personnel, resources, finance...
- Scéimeanna Forbartha Pobail (6 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an raibh aon phlé aige leis an Roinn Comhshaoil i dtaobh an tionchar a bheidh ag na hathruithe ar an tslí ina mbeidh na...
- An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir leis an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sé...
- Tourism Projects Funding (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the steps he has taken to assist in delivering the promised Maritime Museum and facilities for the Irish Seal Sanctuary in partnership...
- National Monuments (15 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for the restoration of the national monument at Moore Street, Dublin 1; the further difficulties that need to be overcome...
- Archaeological Sites (4 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position on the significance of the recent uncovering of an ancient monastic settlement beside the Drumholm Church of Ireland...
- Agri-Environment Options Scheme Eligibility (4 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if interim payments will be made to farmers in the Twelve Bens region, County Galway, for 1 December 2012 to 1 May 2013 in recognition...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health (Amendment) Bill 2013, the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013, the Electoral, Local Government and Planning and Development Bill...
- 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 need...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Air Services Provision (5 speeches)
The new speaking-time clocks are being used today. The time indicated on the screen during the Topical Issue debate will be the time allowed to the proposer and the Minister for the initial...
- Community Nursing Units (8 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for taking this Topical Issue. We are revisiting the question of nursing homes in County Laois. I want to deal...
- HIQA Reports (5 speeches)
During the summer a report was published which outlined huge failings by a number of health care providers in hospitals throughout the country with regard to hygiene. Last week Dr. Tracey Cooper...
- Credit Unions Issues (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Noonan. Newbridge Credit Union has been to the fore during the course of the summer and I expect the difficulties we have been having in Newbridge are difficulties...
- Leaders' Questions (84 speeches)
We now move to Leaders' Questions.
- Order of Business (165 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of taxation agreements; and No. 3, Gas Regulation Bill 2013 - Order for...
- Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann of Taxation Agreements: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Orders in draft: (i) Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income and Capital Gains) (Ukraine) Order 2013, and (ii)...
- Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide for the reorganisation of Bord Gáis Éireann's transmission and distribution operations and energy business, and for that purpose for the establishment of...
- Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (22 speeches)
I am pleased to have this opportunity to present the Gas Regulation Bill 2013 for consideration by the Dail.
- Mortgage Arrears: Motion [Private Members] (21 speeches)
The new speaking time clocks are being used today and they are intended to assist Deputies in keeping to designated time limits. The time indicated on the screens during the debate will be the...
