Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 January 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Direct Investment (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way Industrial Development Agency, IDA, Ireland's presence can be enhanced in emerging economies, particularly Brazil, Russia, India...
  • Proposed Legislation (6 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the new timetable for the delayed workplace relations legislation. [3011/14]
  • Job Losses (13 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the recent job losses at Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland, if he will step in to ensure the protection of skilled...
  • Economic Competitiveness (9 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the cost competitiveness in the Irish economy; if his policy is assisting businesses to reduce costs; and if he will make a...
  • Job Creation (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to outline the number of jobs created by IDA Ireland in County Waterford in 2013; the net increase or decrease in the number of jobs...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Trade Missions (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if the perceived benefits of the trade mission to Saudi Arabia are worth the negative consequences of dealing with a regime with such a...
  • Job Creation Data (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of jobs created in IDA Ireland-supported enterprises arising from international relocation; and the number of jobs filled by...
  • Departmental Reports (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans for implementing the recommendations of the Entrepreneurship Forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2963/14]
  • Action Plan for Jobs (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the 2014 Action Plan for Jobs will be published; if it will contain measures to help persons with a disability; and if he will make...
  • Job Creation (6 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation having regard to the experience to date, the extent to which he expects new, extra job opportunities to emerge in the coming year with...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 speeches, 1 comment)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Leaders' Questions (37 speeches)
  In his Private Members' debate speech, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, included information in the possession of his Department regarding Rehab lottery cards. This was the...
• Order of Business (90 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 6, ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 2, Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time".
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders...
• 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 Seán Ó...
• Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (69 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Since taking office, the Government has consistently shown it is committed to the rehabilitation and stabilisation of the public finances and...
• Estimates for Public Services 2014: Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2014: Vote 31.
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Vaccination Programme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue and the Minister for his attendance today. The issue pertains to the difficulties and concerns of families with children who have...
  • Disability Support Services Provision (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    The arts and disability awards Ireland, ADAI scheme is a unique, all-Ireland project that is supporting and developing disabled and deaf people's involvement in the arts. It received funding...
  • Foreign Conflicts (4 speeches)
    As a spokesperson on foreign affairs for an Opposition party, I take this opportunity strongly condemn the latest developments in Ukraine. President Yanukovych continues to abuse power against...
  • Community Policing (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. Everyone will be familiar with the coverage in the national press today of the remarks of Judge Anthony Halpin in Tallaght District Court...