Dáil debates
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
The overall time limit for Question Time remains the same, one hour and 15 minutes in total, with 30 minutes for Priority Questions and the remaining time for Oral Questions. For each question,...
- Child Protection Issues (7 speeches)
61. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the timeframe for the completion and publication of the investigation into the removal of two children from members of an ethnic minority; and if...
- Penalty Points System (12 speeches)
62. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to request an independent investigation of the management of the fixed charged notice and penalty points system following the recent...
- Crime Prevention (7 speeches)
63. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the actions being taken to deal with violent crime and gangland murders on our streets. [46618/13]
- Insolvency Service of Ireland Staff (11 speeches)
64. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the anticipated number of cases to be completed by the personal insolvency regime by the end of 2013; the total number of personal insolvency...
- Child Care Reports (9 speeches)
65. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the recently published report of the child care law reporting project in cases of children in direct provision; if he will consider...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Common Travel Area (23 speeches)
66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his position on recent proposals from some members of the European Commission that a European-Union-wide reform of current visa policy should take...
- Penalty Points System (38 speeches)
77. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish the new fixed charge processing manual as recommended by the GPSU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46595/13]
- Missing Persons (5 speeches)
78. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his plans for the first National Missing Persons Day and its objectives; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45973/13]
- Leaders' Questions (173 speeches)
People are angry enough with the decision of the Government to double the property tax in 2014. Many people face bills of on average €400 and many face bills of €600 and beyond....
- 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...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (28 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach the Cabinet sub-committees that have met since the adjournment of Dáil Éireann in July; and the number of times each has met. [39141/13]
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (87 speeches)
2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Social Policy last met. [39242/13]
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (11 speeches)
4. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet Committee on Climate Change and Green Economy last met. [39243/13]
- Order of Business (38 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re withdrawal of the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012; No. 13, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval of the report by the Minister for...
- Protection of Minimum Wage Earners Bill 2013: First Stage (6 speeches)
We now move to the initiation of Private Members' Bills. I remind the Members concerned that under the revised Standing Orders adopted by the Dáil on 17 October, they are entitled to make a...
- Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the Parental Leave Act 1998.I thank the House for the opportunity to move the Bill. I commend the change in...
- An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Ceapacháin Bhreithiúnacha) 2013: First Stage - Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Judicial Appointments) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
- Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012: Leave to Withdraw (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, leave be granted to withdraw the Betting (Amendment) Bill 2012.
- Service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2012, copies of which were...
- Agreement Between Canada and the European Union on Passenger Data: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: "That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
- European Parliament and Council Regulation Proposals: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: "That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in...
- European Single Market for Electronic Communications: Motion (1 speech)
I move: "That Dáil Éireann- (1) notes the agreed Report of the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications under Standing Order 105 on the Proposal for a Regulation of the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Magdalen Laundries Issues (4 speeches)
Táim buíoch as an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo anocht agus as deis a fháil ceisteanna a chur agus, tá súil agam, freagraí a fháil. I am grateful that...
- Northern Ireland Issues (4 speeches)
I appreciate that the Minister is present to deal with this very important matter. Last night we witnessed a harrowing programme which chronicled the bleak tale of the disappeared, the silent...
- Driving Licence Issues (4 speeches)
Before speaking on my issue, I wish to compliment the two previous speakers. I concur with the sentiments they expressed. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting the issue I raise today, the...
- Industrial Disputes (5 speeches)
As the Minister is no doubt aware, earlier this week Aer Lingus management announced its intention to close the cabin crew base at Shannon Airport from the end of March 2014. That follows the...
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the Order of the Dáil of today, that the Dáil shall sit later than 9 p.m. tonight and shall adjourn on the adjournment of...
- Appointment of Ombudsman and Information Commissioner: Motions (14 speeches)
I move the following motions: That Dáil Éireann recommends Mr. Peter Tyndall for appointment by the President to be the Ombudsman. and That Dáil Éireann recommends Mr....
- Local Government Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members] (24 speeches)
I call Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan who is sharing time with Deputies Boyd Barrett, Maureen O'Sullivan, Pringle, Mattie McGrath and Healy-Rae. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan will have 18 minutes,...
