Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
    66. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the discussions he has held with the Northern Executive in relation to the cessation of prosecutions of pre-1998 crimes related to the troubles;...
  • Law Reform Proposals (13 speeches)
    67. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to outline his plans to implement the recommendations from the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality regarding changes to prostitution...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Investigations (15 speeches)
    68. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will reconsider the refusal of his predecessors to order a wider investigation under section 106 of An Garda Síochána Act into the...
  • Property Trusts (7 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to address existing misleading property trusts that promise to help indebted home owners avoid repossession; and if he will...
  • Proposed Legislation (7 speeches)
    70. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he plans to bring the mediation Bill before Dáil Éireann and if his attention has been drawn to the urgency of this Bill for many...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Investigations (33 speeches)
    71. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has considered establishing a Special Commission for Investigation in relation to the Fr. Molloy case; and if he will make a statement on...
  • State Pathologists (5 speeches)
    72. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps he has taken to address concerns regarding the ongoing legal cases in view of the resignation of the Deputy State Pathologist; and if he...
  • Magdalen Laundries Issues (12 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will establish, fund, staff and accommodate a small dedicated unit charged to provide the following services for eligible Magdalen women...
• 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 Denis Naughten - the...
• Visit of Ukrainian Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with Leaders' Questions, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad mile fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a...
• Leaders' Questions (80 speeches)
  Listening to RTE Radio's "Liveline" programme the other day was a harrowing experience for many people. The broadcast featured Louise Mac An tSaoi, the mother of Liam Mac An tSaoi, a young child...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Government-Church Dialogue (75 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he has met religious leaders recently; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39247/13]
• Order of Business (61 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 9, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the...
• Thirty-Fourth Amendment to the Constitution (Neutrality) Bill 2013: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution.The Bill seeks to amend the Constitution to ensure Ireland will not and could not aid foreign powers in...
• United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, done at New York on...
• Death of Nelson Mandela: Statements (13 speeches)
  It was with great sadness that we learned last week of the passing of Nelson Mandela - a global icon, a true champion of people of all nations and without question the greatest statesman of our...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Conflicts (4 speeches)
    It is particularly poignant for me to be discussing this issue on the same day that the world celebrates the life of one of the most influential and courageous figures in our lifetime, Nelson...
  • Special Educational Needs Staffing (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the opportunity to speak on this serious and unsatisfactory situation prevailing in some special needs schools which need to provide nursing care for pupils. A total of 127 special...
  • HSE Staff Remuneration (4 speeches)
    I want to say at the outset that I am conscious we are talking about an individual who is not here to speak for himself. I do not want to impugn anybody's character or integrity but in the...
  • Gaelscoileanna Issues (8 speeches)
    Imagine if there was a cost free solution with proven track records in regard to academic performance which would make it easier to learn a third or fourth language, would create a greater...
• Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report Stage (27 speeches)
  For the information of Members, amendments Nos. 4 and 5 have been ruled out of order.
• Bethany Home: Motion [Private Members] (32 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann:accepts that Bethany Home, Rathgar (1922 – 1972) was a maternity home, a children’s home 1959 and a place of detention for women on remand or...