Dáil debates
Thursday, 28 November 2013
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Youth Guarantee (15 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the number of training or education places that will be set aside next year as part of the youth guarantee for young persons who are out of work; the...
- Job Initiatives (36 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the rationale underpinning her decision to prevent the disclosure of the names of companies which have used the JobBridge scheme in view of the...
- Pension Provisions (22 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the protections provided for in the Pensions (Amendment) Bill 2013 that would ensure that the restructuring of defined pension schemes would place the...
- Social Welfare Fraud Investigations (26 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her Department's policy on the use of Garda checkpoints to counter welfare fraud; the criteria being used by her Department in the deployment of...
- Disability Allowance Payments (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Social Protection her views on the delays in making disability allowance payments to 1,700 persons who made successful appeals to the social welfare appeals office; and...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Exceptional Needs Payments (8 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the exceptional needs payments scheme; the amount of expenditure for the scheme for the years 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013;...
- Disability Activation Projects (5 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of adults in receipt in receipt of disability allowance that are currently on community employment schemes; and if she will make a...
- Work Placement Programme (14 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on the Gateway scheme. [50776/13]
- Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (13 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the estimated number of persons who will be affected by the cuts to jobseeker's allowance in 2014; the amount of money she estimates it will save in...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank Deputies for facilitating an early debate on the Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 and the urgent issues it addresses....
- 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (8 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Leaders' Questions (44 speeches)
The Tánaiste's comments, quoted in the media yesterday, about reducing taxes for the coping classes in the years ahead were very interesting. I am sure that was for an audience not here but...
- Order of Business (50 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 11a, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Financial Resolution; No. 1a, Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed); and No....
- Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches, 1 comment)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act entitled to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further...
- Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the...
- Environment and Public Health (Wind Turbines) (No. 3) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect the health of persons who may be affected by noise and shadow flicker from wind turbines; to give further effect to the...
- Protection of Life in Pregnancy (Amendment) (Fatal Foetal Abnormalities) (No. 2) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to permit medical treatment leading to termination of pregnancy in situations where the foetus has a fatal abnormality such that...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
I move: THAT section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999), which imposes a levy on authorised insurers, be amended in the manner and to the extent specified in the...
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
- Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Fire Stations Provision (4 speeches)
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, Deputy Hogan, sa Teach inniu chun an cheist thábhachtach seo do Chonamara theas a phlé, an ceart atá ag daoine eile i nGaillimh stáisiún...
- Special Educational Needs Services Provision (4 speeches)
The Minister of State is aware of the work at Rosedale School and he has visited it. It is a wonderful school that provides amazing services for young people throughout Galway city and county....
- Irish Language Issues (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I wish to use my time to highlight the importance of lifting the derogation for the Irish language in order that it...
