Dáil debates

Wednesday, 5 March 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Supplementary Welfare Allowance Payments (14 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Social Protection to explain the reason for abolishing the diet supplement scheme; the number of persons who will be affected by the abolition; the savings that will be...
  • Rent Supplement Scheme Eligibility (19 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will raise the rent caps for rent allowance to reflect the rapid rise in rents in many areas across the country to address the problem of...
  • Poverty Data (9 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the percentage of the population who live below the poverty line, measured as 60% of the median income; the actions she is taking to reduce this...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Employment Support Services (9 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will cease the Gateway programme, on the grounds that it will force unemployed persons to work 19.5 hours in return for an extra €20 per...
  • Social Insurance (9 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the progress made to date to broaden the social insurance system to include the self-employed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10445/14]
  • Social Welfare Appeals Waiting Times (13 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she is satisfied with the current appeals process operated by the Social Welfare Appeals Office; if she will reform the process in order to promote...
  • Public Services Card (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will report on the progress of introducing the Public Services Card; the numbers of persons who have been issued with the card; the locations...
• 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 Jerry Buttimer –...
• Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (37 speeches)
  We are here today as part of the three-day festival and orgy organised by the Government to congratulate itself-----
• Leaders' Questions (60 speeches)
  This week the Dáil is discussing Government priorities and, clearly, one of these is the introduction of water charges in the final quarter of this year. Last month, the Taoiseach said in...
• Order of Business (138 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 7, motion re membership of committee; No. 8, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council...
• Equality (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Equality Act 1998 and the Equal Status Act 2000.I and many other TDs have over the past two years...
• Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Broadcasting Act 2009 to remove any mention of the subjective term “offence” from the duties of...
• Membership of Committees: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Deputy Willie Penrose be discharged from the Joint Committee on Public Service Oversight and Petitions and that Deputy Seán Kenny be appointed in substitution for him.
• EU Regulation on the European Police College: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Foreign Conflicts (6 speeches)
    As the Tánaiste said in recent days, the unfolding crisis in Ukraine is the most serious to have affected Europe since the end of the Cold War. The armed aggression of the Russian...
  • Marina Developments (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important matter. Kilrush Creek Marina has been an integral part of the economic life of the town of Kilrush for some time. Unfortunately,...
  • Community Employment Drug Rehabilitation Projects (6 speeches)
    The Minister for Social Protectin, Deputy Joan Burton, is well aware of some of the special community employment schemes in the city of Dublin and other areas. A special community employment...
  • Health Care Professionals (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic which has been discussed on an ongoing basis since 2005. Currently, there are no regulations in Ireland for the registration of...
• Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (46 speeches)
  Ministers say we need to stimulate activity in the construction sector, a policy I support particularly in metropolitan areas as there is a severe need for three-bedroom family homes. However,...
• Protection of Residential Mortgage Account Holders Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 speeches)
  Tá mé ag iarraidh a fháil amach ón Aire cén dul chun cinn atá déanta ó thaobh na cártaí seirbhísí poiblí, an méid daoine...
• Protection of Residential Mortgage Account Holders Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (2 speeches)
  Since this is a Private Members' Bill, it must, under to Standing Order 118, be referred to a select or special committee. Does the Deputy wish to move the motion of referral?