Dáil debates

Tuesday, 1 October 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Aviation Issues (6 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the actions he has taken in relation to the allegations aired on Channel 4's "Dispatches" programme entitled "Ryanair: Secrets from the...
  • VAT Rate Increases (8 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the potential ramifications for the tourism and hospitality sector of an increase in VAT above the current 9% tax rate; if his attention...
  • Appointments to State Boards (11 speeches)
    59. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the selection of the chairperson for Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; the procedures followed and criterion...
  • Public Transport Provision (6 speeches)
    60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to privatise certain public transport routes; how this will improve services to commuters; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Taxi Regulation Review Report Implementation (4 speeches)
    61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that existing taxi and hackney licence holders can apply to provide the rural hackney service; if he will ensure that...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Job Creation (16 speeches)
    62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the full extent of employment generated by the sporting sector annually over the past five years to date; the extent to which...
  • Public Transport Issues (25 speeches)
    63. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on proposals to tender out the local and orbital public service obligation bus services currently operated by Dublin Bus; and if...
  • State Airports (15 speeches)
    64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding legislation to establish the Shannon group plc; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40507/13]
• 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 Peadar Tóibín...
• Leaders' Questions (17 speeches)
  Leaders' Questions is normally the scene of contentious interchanges. Today I wish to raise an issue not in any contentious or combative way but rather in a spirit of solidarity with the people...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Financial Services Sector (115 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if the Clearing House Group has met recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39055/13]
• Order of Business (122 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Ombudsman Act 1980 (section 4(10)) Order 2013; and No. 2, Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Order for...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Penalty Points System (8 speeches)
    As the Minister knows, the Comptroller and Auditor General reported on his findings in regard to the fixed charge notice system. The outcome is absolutely shocking. What he has revealed is that...
  • Community Welfare Services (8 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue with Deputies Seán Kyne and Thomas Pringle. In the past week it has been brought to my knowledge that the Department plans...
  • Apprenticeship Programmes (6 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for choosing this topic for discussion. I also thank the Minister for Education and Skills for his reforming work in his Department. It is agreed by everyone that...
  • Long-Term Illness Scheme Coverage (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. It has been well publicised in recent years that the incidence of chronic illnesses such as Crohn's disease has significantly increased, yet...
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Road Traffic Acts 1961 to 2011, to amend section 20 of the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, section 16 of the Road Transport Act 2011 and the Road...
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the House for giving me the opportunity to introduce the Bill. It will build on the record of improvement in safety on our roads...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Gas Regulation Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.
• Mortgage Restructuring Arrangement Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 speeches, 1 comment)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I move this Bill because of the complete inaction by either the Government or the banks to resolve a crisis that now affects almost 100,000...