Dáil debates

Thursday, 3 October 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (70 speeches)
  Now that the latest Exchequer returns and the quarter 2 economic data have been published, we are entering a period of intense political negotiation around the budget, which will be announced in...
• Order of Business (49 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 11, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4 (10)) Order 2013; No. 3, Freedom of Information Bill 2013 - Second Stage...
• Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013: Motion (9 speeches)
  I move:"That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 4(10)) Order 2013,copies of which Order in draft were laid before Dáil Éireann on...
• 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 Catherine Murphy - the...
• Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (56 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Freedom of Information Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).
• Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be read a Second Time."
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Emigration Data (4 speeches)
    In keeping with the final contribution in the preceding debate, I take this opportunity to congratulate my own county of Dublin on the fantastic victory of its team in the all-Ireland football...
  • Teacher Training Provision (4 speeches)
    The criteria for entry to the professional diploma in mathematics for teachers, a course which is contracted to a number of universities to provide, excludes teachers who are not under contract....
  • Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board (5 speeches)
    The Ryan report shocked the nation. At the time of the setting up of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund in May 2012, the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, said it was...
  • Local Authority Staff Issues (10 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for his presence. What we seek is contained in the matter submitted for debate, which is "the need for an ongoing engagement between local development company workers and...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Budget 2014 Issues (6 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance the approximate adjustment required to achieve a deficit of below 5.1% in 2014; his views on whether the recent GDP figures which show a continued weak domestic...
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (8 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take to ensure those struggling with mortgage repayments will be offered genuinely sustainable arrangements that do not threaten the family...
  • Fiscal Policy (6 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Finance if the stated goals of his Department include creating a resilient Irish economy founded on sustainable and balanced growth and leading to significant increases...
  • Tax Code (9 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the operation of the 9% VAT rate; his views on whether it has been successful in supporting jobs in the domestic economy; and if he will make a...
  • Tax Code (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the tax on maternity benefit is a retrospective tax; and if he will review this tax in Budget 2014. [41737/13]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Budget 2014 Issues (22 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance the budget adjustment necessary this year to reach the troika’s deficit target of 5.1%; and the level of taxes and expenditure cuts this deficit will...
  • NAMA Staff Qualifications (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the concerns expressed by the head of the National Assets Management Agency regarding the scale of staff turnover and the quality and experience of...
  • Bank Debt Restructuring (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects Permanent TSB to have completed its restructuring phase; the prospects he sees for it contributing to greater competition in the Irish banking...
  • Insurance Compensation Fund (9 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance the prospects for a reduction in the insurance compensation fund levy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41458/13]