Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 January 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • IBRC Liquidation (9 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance the current state of the liquidation process for the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the level of discount he expects will apply to IBRC’s loan book;...
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason according to figures recently released by his Department that after nearly three years of this Government only 17% of mortgages in arrears of over 90...
  • Ministerial Meetings (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on his meetings in 2013 with representatives and lobbyists from the financial services industry, the tobacco industry, the property industry...
  • Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance when finance from KfW will be available to Irish small and medium-sized enterprises, SMEs; the amount of funding he expects to be available; the type of lending...
  • IBRC Account Holders (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the lists of politically exposed persons under Anglo Irish Bank-Irish Bank Resolution Corporation; the reason lists were deemed necessary; the way...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Real Estate Investment Trusts (11 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance if any impact analysis has been carried out on the effects of real estate investment trusts on rental prices here; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Property Taxation Administration (14 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance the amount raised from the local property tax for 2013; the amount paid into the Local Government Fund; the amount allocated to Irish Water; if he will provide...
  • Banking Sector Issues (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance the implications for banks’ capital levels and their capacity to increase lending of the bank Asset Quality Review; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the pace and manner in which the banks are implementing the mortgage arrears resolution targets; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches, 1 comment)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Leaders' Questions (57 speeches)
  The ongoing revelations concerning the establishment of Irish Water are making many people angry out in the community. People have been extremely surprised by the drip-feed of revelations over...
• Order of Business (57 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 22a, statements re the recent severe storm damage; and No. 5, Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in...
• Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 and the Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Act 2013 in order to ensure...
• Charities (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the full implementation of the unenacted provisions of the Charities Act 2009; to include the advancement of human...
• Topic 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 Willie Penrose - that...
• Irish Water: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (55 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Barry Cowen on Wednesday, 15 January 2014:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the critical role water plays in our social and economic...
• Recent Severe Storm Damage: Statements (52 speeches)
  During the period from 13 December 2013 to 6 January 2014, Ireland was subjected to a series of severe storms that affected the country approximately every three days. In addition to the strong...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Court Accommodation Refurbishment (8 speeches)
    I am glad to have an opportunity to raise this important issue pertaining to the necessity of securing appropriate alternative facilities to enable District Court sittings to continue in...
  • Schools Building Projects Administration (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic. I have had it tabled for a good few weeks and I really appreciate it. I am disappointed the Minister for Education and Skills is not here...
  • Nursing Homes Support Scheme Applications (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this Topical Issue. It relates to the fair deal nursing home scheme and the treatment of farmland assets within the context of the...
  • Medical Card Eligibility (8 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for attending to reply to this issue, which is medical cards for children with Down's syndrome. I must declare a vested interest in this matter. I am a parent who has a...