Dáil debates

Thursday, 30 January 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Electricity Transmission Network (12 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the position regarding EirGrid’s Grid 25 plans; the total cost of these plans; if he will issue a response to the...
  • Renewable Energy Exports (11 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if discussions have begun with the relevant authorities as to the amount Ireland would receive from the export of energy...
  • Renewable Energy Generation Issues (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has any concerns over the wide variation in the amount of energy generated from wind power on the national grid from...
  • Wind Energy Generation (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the effect recent reports that the EU will reduce renewable energy targets post 2020 will have on the development of wind...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Wind Energy Generation (11 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered the recent European Commission communication on Blue Energy (details supplied); if he will indicate...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (28 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies that have been carried out into the possibilities of undergrounding of electricity pylons here; and if he will...
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Leaders' Questions (109 speeches)
  Yesterday VHI Healthcare announced it fourth price increase in three years. I have no doubt that other health insurers will follow suit in the near future. It could be perceived that this...
• Order of Business (27 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 15, Revised Estimates for Public Services 2014 [Votes 1 to 41], back from committee; No. 15a, motion re referral to select sub-committee of proposed approval by...
• Companies (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for a system of examinership that will reduce the costs and time involved for companies falling below certain threshold...
• Estimates for Public Services 2014 (10 speeches)
  The next item is the Revised Estimates for Public Services 2014-----
• Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2014,copies of which have...
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) and Subsequent Stages (11 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Betting (Amendment) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• 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 Brian Stanley - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Inland Fisheries Ireland Funding (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, for taking this Topical Issue matter. My question relates to the status of the plans by Inland Fisheries Ireland for a fisheries-based salmon...
  • Post Office Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic for discussion, because it is important to people throughout the country, especially those in rural areas. Prior to Christmas, the Minister...
  • Hospital Closures (14 speeches)
    The petition for liquidation of Mount Carmel Hospital was ex parte. It was one-sided and it was by NAMA. There were two statements which resulted in the decision. One was that it was...