Dáil debates

Thursday, 27 February 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Garda Confidential Recipient (28 speeches)
    Questions Nos. 1 and 2 will be taken together.
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Reports (11 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the steps taken to address the issues raised in the section 80(5) GSOC report regarding Garda collusion with an international drug trafficker; if...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission Issues (14 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the remit, resources and powers given to the High Court judge led review of the Garda Ombudsman Commission investigation; and if he will make a...
  • Commissions of Investigation (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004 as a basis for independent inquiries into matters of significant public concern. [9947/14]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Tribunals of Inquiry Reports (14 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the follow up action he has taken in view of the Smithwick tribunal report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9582/14]
  • Direct Provision System (16 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of persons in the direct provision system; the total cost to the Exchequer of the current system; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ministerial Responsibilities (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the common areas of co-operation between his Department and the Department of Defence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9491/14]
  • Rights of People with Disabilities (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the plans to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Ireland's Engagement with Europe: Statements (14 speeches)
  As Deputies will be aware, the concept of Europe is an old convention. As a geographic term it reaches back to the time of Homer in the 5th century B.C. It stretches from the Azores to Severny...
• Leaders' Questions (29 speeches)
  At the heart of the Government's policy in the programme for Government are two key issues with regard to health, the introduction of free GP care for all by end of the lifetime of the Government...
• Order of Business (24 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 16, County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No.13, Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad] - Second Stage (resumed);...
• 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
• County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• County Enterprise Boards (Dissolution) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (23 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1:In page 5, between lines 3 and 4, to insert the following: "(c) A local authority will only provide financial support by way of loan or grant aid to a company that is...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 and has made no...
• Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Health pursuant to Standing Orders 82(A)(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
• Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Topical Issues (0 speeches)
  • Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this debate and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Costello, for attending to deal with it. The issue concerns the plight of the Rohingya people from...
  • Carbon Tax Implementation (6 speeches)
    The carbon tax was introduced in 2010 as a very important element of our climate change strategy. The rate of tax with effect from 1 May 2013 is based on a €10 charge for CO2 and will...
  • Building Regulations Application (4 speeches)
    Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me to raise this issue, given that the new regulations are due to commence next week. I recognise the need to have a strong regulatory system to...
  • Medical Card Reviews (4 speeches)
    The issue I raise relates to reviews of medical cards which have been granted on medical hardship grounds. Reviews are frequently carried out soon after the medical card has been granted. I am...