Dáil debates

Thursday, 19 September 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (48 speeches)
  Before the last general election the Tánaiste made a significant commitment in regard to people, particularly young children, with disabilities and special needs. There is an unacceptable...
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 14a, motion re referral to joint committee of the fourth programme of law reform; No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Houses of the...
• Fourth Programme of Law Reform of Law Reform Commission: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann request the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, or a sub-committee thereof, to consider the Fourth Programme of Law Reform prepared by the Law...
• Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2013: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Houses of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Act 2013 (Commencement) Order 2013,copies of which have...
• Mortgage Arrears: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (58 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on Wednesday, 18 September 2013:That Dáil Éireann:notes: -- the continuing rise in mortgage arrears with 142,892 family home...
• 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 Joan Collins - the need...
• Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) (Amendment) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (6 speeches)
  There are no amendments.
• Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (48 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Gas Regulation Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Mental Health Services Provision (8 speeches)
    We tried to have this raised as a topical issue in July and as our chance has been quite a while coming, I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the matter today. I am glad that the...
  • National Policy on Graffiti (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government for being present to take this debate. We need to develop a national policy on graffiti. Graffiti is an issue in parts...
  • Priory Hall Development (30 speeches)
    The very belated announcement of a 21-day deadline for a resolution of the crucial mortgage and banking elements of the Priory Hall disaster is welcome. However, the whole nation is exasperated...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (2 speeches)
  With the agreement of the House, can we start with Question No. 2 in the name of Deputy Ó Caoláin, as Deputy Troy is not present in the Chamber? Agreed.
  • Child Detention Centres (6 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the transition from St. Patrick's Institution to the Oberstown campus, including management and governance structures,...
  • Early Child Care Education Standards (6 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the measures for quality of care in early years services she announced in the wake of the Prime Time programme on...
  • Social Workers Recruitment (6 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action she will take to address the situation whereby social work teams are considerably understaffed resulting in lengthy delays for...
  • Adoption Legislation (6 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs her plans to amend adoption legislation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38914/13]
  • Youth Services Funding (6 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will outline the cuts in the previous budgets to youth services; if her attention has been drawn to the impact of these cuts on the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Foster Care Provision (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will indicate the foster care placement ratio, that is the number of instances where foster care applications have been made compared...
  • Early Years Strategy Implementation (14 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the priorities for the new early years strategy; the additional funding she has secured for its implementation; and if she will make a...