Dáil debates

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Post Office Network (9 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to outline his plans to guarantee the future of the Irish post office network; if he is concerned at the possible movement...
  • Postcode Implementation (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide details of the awarding of the contract to oversee the introduction and maintenance of postcodes here;...
  • Offshore Wind Energy Sector (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the potential for indigenous job creation in the offshore wind energy sector in the supply of tender vessels and crew...
  • EU Directives (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way he will respond to the European Commission’s decision to refer Ireland to the European Court of Justice for...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (6 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Askon report into the undergrounding of pylons will be considered by the independent review group into EirGrid's...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Wind Energy Generation (14 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the studies that have been carried out into the uncontrollable changes in frequency by connecting large amounts of variable...
  • Broadcasting Legislation (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on his recent commitment to amend existing defamation legislation; if he will indicate that,...
  • Post Office Network (29 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the actions he plans to take after the passing of the amended motion on post office services in Dáil Éireann on...
• Leaders' Questions (49 speeches)
  The Tánaiste knows, and we all know, that the Rehab organisation has been asked by the Committee of Public Accounts to appear before it and has been before the committee to answer important...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Political Reform (155 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide an assessment of the implementation of his Department's Strategy Statement 2011-2014 and in particular the strategic aims regarding reform of the...
• 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 Peter Fitzpatrick - the...
• Order of Business (64 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8 - motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of Ireland's participation in an EDA Category B project on Counter Improvised...
• Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012: Second Stage (1 speech)
  A division was challenged last Friday, 7 March 2014, on the question that the Misuse of Motor Vehicles (Public Spaces) Bill 2012 be read a Second Time. In accordance with Standing Order 117A(4),...
• An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Vótáil Uachtaráin) 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Presidential Voting) Bill 2014: First Stage (12 speeches)
  Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
• Open Adoption Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the possibility of access to a child by a natural parent or relative of the natural parent after the making of an...
• EDA Category B Project on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Manual Neutralisation Techniques: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves Ireland's participation in an EDA Category B project on Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Manual Neutralisation Techniques...
• Standing Orders: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the following amendments be made to the Standing Orders of Dáil Éireann relative to Public Business until further notice in the...
• Topical Issues Debate (0 speeches)
  • School Enrolments (9 speeches)
    If it is order, perhaps we might take the Minister's reply immediately. This matter relates to his constituency and he is aware of it.
  • Voluntary Housing Sector (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this topic. We will have the chance to discuss other issues in respect of housing tomorrow. One thing that has come across clearly to all Members is the...
  • Maternity Services (4 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, may have seen the article on the front page of the Evening Echo yesterday, which was very worrying for any expectant mothers in the southern region....
  • Job Protection (11 speeches)
    Elverys Sports is a company that has been trading profitably, notwithstanding its being taken into the National Asset Management Agency, an achievement that is due to the hard work of management...
• ESB (Electronic Communications Networks) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (3 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Gateway Scheme: Motion [Private Members] (36 speeches)
  I propose to share time with Deputies Gerry Adams, Michael Colreavy, Seán Crowe, Martin Ferris and Dessie Ellis.