Dáil debates
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
We begin our new Question Time system. The overall time limit for Question Time remains the same, one hour and 15 minutes, with 30 minutes for Priority Questions and the remaining time for...
- Defence Forces Family Clinics (14 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will reconsider his decision to close the Curragh Families Clinic; his views on whether the proposal to close it is contrary to the terms of the...
- Defence Forces Accommodation (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Defence his long-term plan for accommodation in the Curragh camp; if he intends to have the homes of all of the ex-servicemen and their families vacated; the timeframe...
- Overseas Missions (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the participation of the Defence Forces in the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force; and if he will make a statement on...
- Defence Forces Medicinal Products (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will reconsider his decision not to publish a report on the use of the controversial anti-malarial drug Lariam. [46847/13]
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Properties (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Defence the reason families and ex-servicemen are being asked to leave their homes in the Curragh; and the alternative accommodation that has been put in place for...
- Defence Forces Reorganisation (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on whether the current balance between the three services within the Defence Forces is appropriate for an island nation; and if he will make a...
- Shannon Airport Facilities (42 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Defence the cost to the Defence Forces of providing security for US military planes at Shannon airport. [46647/13]
- Defence Forces Reserve Review (10 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Defence the current arrangements for staff and resources of the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46642/13]
- Defence Forces Expenditure (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will expand on his recent statement that Ireland’s expenditure on defence, as a proportion of GDP, is one of the lowest in the European Union,...
- Defence Forces Equipment (3 speeches)
14. To ask the Minister for Defence the locations to which Defence Forces' unmanned aerial vehicle systems have been deployed operationally in the past three years; and if he will make a...
- 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 Michael McNamara - Lough...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (11 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." As I bring this Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013 to the Dáil it is perhaps appropriate to remind ourselves of some of the objectives of the...
- Visit of Chinese Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with Leaders’ Questions, on my own behalf and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome to the...
- Leaders' Questions (51 speeches)
Letters from the chief executive officers of four of the largest hospitals in the State, St. James’s, Tallaght, the Mater and Our Lady’s in Crumlin, to the director general of the...
- Retirement of Head Usher (18 speeches)
Before moving on to the Order of Business, I invite Leaders to contribute on an important event happening today, the retirement of our Head Usher, Mr. Tom McGrath. Tom joined the staff of the...
- Order of Business (85 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 34, statements on European Council, Brussels, pursuant to Standing Order 102A(2)(b); and No. 3, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed,...
- Cyberbullying Bill 2013: First Stage (7 speeches)
We now move to the initiation of Private Members' Bills. In accordance with the new Standing Orders, I am obliged to advise Deputy Troy that he is entitled to make a brief statement not...
- European Council: Statements (94 speeches, 1 comment)
I call the Taoiseach to make a statement on the European Council pursuant to Standing Order 102(a), under Standing Order 43.
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Companies Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Regional Development (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon. He would agree that if there is one trend to be observed in our country’s economic recovery it is how Dublin-centric it is. The...
- School Inspection Reports (4 speeches)
Last Monday the chief inspector's report for the period 2010 to 2012 was published. As Fianna Fáil's spokesperson on education, I was happy to see that the report was predominantly...
- Job Losses (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue which follows the announcement on Monday of 80 job losses at Homecare Medical Supplies in County Mayo. This results from the ending, on 31...
- Tourism Promotion (4 speeches)
We in the mid north-east region are blessed with one of the most significant and internationally recognised tourism resources in the country. Along its 110 km length, the Boyne Valley is...
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (39 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (49 speeches, 2 comments)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan on Tuesday, 5 November 2013: That Dáil Éireann calls on the Government to introduce legislation to regulate the...
