Dáil debates

Thursday, 20 February 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
  I have a request from Deputy Shane Ross that his Question No. 3 be taken first. Is that agreed? Agreed.
  • State Banking Sector (9 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Finance his timetable for the sale of the Government's stakes in Bank of Ireland and AIB; if he has sought any external advice on the matter; if he is keeping in touch...
  • Mortgage Debt (23 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance the action he will take to safeguard the interests of residential mortgage holders whose loans are sold to unregulated third parties, including the customers of...
  • Tax Code (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance the way he will lift the tax burden of lower and middle income families in such a way that the most vulnerable are given a break from the tax burden. [8572/14]
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether financial institutions are showing sufficient innovation in the nature of the solutions they are putting in place for distressed borrowers...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Banking Sector Issues (11 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance his view on the future treatment of mortgage customers following the announcement by Ulster Bank to move its arrears support unit to Scotland, with the loss of...
  • Tax Code (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to widen income tax bands; the number of persons it will affect; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8371/14]
  • IBRC Mortgage Loan Book (17 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he will take to ensure that loans held by customers of the former Irish Nationwide will be subject to the same contractual terms and conditions of...
  • Legislative Programme (12 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will fast-track the sale of loan books to unregulated third parties Bill to safeguard the rights of those whose mortgages have been sold or will be sold...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Road Traffic (No. 2) Bill 2013 without amendment.
• Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 Robert Dowds - the need...
• Leaders' Questions (194 speeches)
  Yesterday the Taoiseach stated in the House, in respect of the confidential recipient and Garda whistleblower, that "having read all of the statements made and having been in contact with the...
• Order of Business (177 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8, motion re the proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2014, back from...
• Finance Act 2004 (Section 91) (Deferred Surrender to the Central Fund) Order 2014: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: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 been laid in draft...
• Roads Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (52 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Roads Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a).
• Health Identifiers Bill 2013: Second Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to address the House on the Health Identifiers Bill. The Bill was received very positively by Members of Seanad Éireann and...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Disease Awareness (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this matter and the Minister for Health for responding. Lyme disease, known as borreliosis, is a bacterial infection...
  • Health Services Issues (10 speeches)
    We will wait a minute for Deputy Robert Dowds to speak on the next Topical Issue.
  • Foreign Conflicts (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important Topical Issue. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Joe Costello, to the House. I understand the mission in which the Tánaiste...
  • Corporation Tax Regime (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for debate. I also appreciate that the Minister has come into the Chamber to participate. Between the Garda Síochána Ombudsman...