Dáil debates

Thursday, 13 February 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Health Services Provision (30 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Health the way he will address the deep concerns of both hospital consultants and general practitioners regarding the provision of health services; and if he will make...
  • Charities and Voluntary Organisations (19 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Health the date on which the report he commissioned on charities and other bodies funded by the Health Service Executive will be concluded and published; if, in view of...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (14 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Health the way he will address the deficit of early intervention teams for children in many parts of the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7187/14]
  • Hospital Staff Issues (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Health if he has ascertained the actions that were taken in response to the concerns expressed by midwives in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, in 2006; the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Services (10 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Health the reason persons (details supplied) have not been included in the transfer of patients to the Mater Private Hospital; the cost to the Health Service Executive...
  • Services for People with Disabilities (6 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Health the progress in implementing the new policy system to empower persons with a disability or their families to choose educational options, particularly post...
  • Hospital Services (12 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the epilepsy monitoring unit in Cork University Hospital; when this unit will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6796/14]
  • Hospital Staff Issues (11 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Health the steps he has taken to address the shortage of non-consultant hospital doctors at Letterkenny General Hospital, County Donegal; and if he will make a...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the dedicated stroke unit in Cork University Hospital; when this unit will be open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6795/14]
  • Care of the Elderly Provision (7 speeches)
    13. To ask the Minister for Health the way he can reconcile the programme for Government commitment that investment in the supply of more and better care for older persons in the community and in...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Instruction to Committee (12 speeches)
  I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 177, Standing Order 131 is modified to permit an instruction to the Committee to which the ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013 may be...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Report Stage (14 speeches)
  Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 1.
• Leaders' Questions (56 speeches)
  Since last Sunday, the Government has engaged in a co-ordinated strategy that has served to undermine the Office of the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. On Monday, the Taoiseach...
• Order of Business (80 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 21, ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013 - Report and Final Stages (resumed), to adjourn at 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; No. 2 - Public Health...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (6 speeches)
  Bill recommitted in respect of amendment No. 4.
• Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (35 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Act 2004 to provide that the Health Service Executive shall cease to have a separate appropriation vote and shall become part of the appropriation vote of...
• Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (7 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013 to the House. The Bill provides for the disestablishment...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Heritage Projects (12 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O'Dowd, will be aware of media reports this week on a proposal by Waterways Ireland to dismantle the Naomh Éanna. I have been contacted on this issue by...
  • Flood Prevention Measures (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue. Given what has happened in recent weeks when flooding has again got the public's attention the quick solution is normally to look at coastal...
  • Post Office Network (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic, which concerns Barnaderg post office in my constituency. Post offices are important, particularly in rural communities. Public houses are...