Dáil debates

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Personnel (9 speeches)
      125. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to review the 21 year limit for those members of the Defence Forces who remain fit and able, who are in good health and who are well capable of...
    • Defence Forces Fatalities (9 speeches)
      126. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will outline all efforts by the Defence Forces and his Department to follow up on an initiative from PDFORRA in March 2001 aimed at recovering the body...
    • Defence Forces Recruitment (8 speeches)
      127. To ask the Minister for Defence in relation to the recently announced recruitment campaign for the Defence Forces, if he will be reviewing the admissibility criteria in relation to the...
    • Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 speeches)
      128. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the impact his recent organisational changes of the Defence Forces has had on the working conditions of members of the Defence Forces; and if he...
    • Defence Forces Properties (7 speeches)
      129. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will halt all eviction notices and court proceedings against Curragh camp residents who are either former serving soldiers or the families of former...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Defence Forces Fatalities (7 speeches)
      130. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will meet the family of a person (details supplied). [12876/14]
    • Defence Forces Operations (13 speeches)
      131. To ask the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces personnel who were on duty on the runway at Shannon Airport on 22 February and 2 March conducted searches of US military aircraft. [13718/14]
    • Defence Forces Operations (7 speeches)
      132. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide a progress report on the Defence Forces participation in the EU-led training mission in Somalia; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Defence Forces Recruitment (7 speeches)
      133. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to increase the numbers serving in the Air Corps; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13796/14]
    • European Defence Capabilities (5 speeches)
      134. To ask the Minister for Defence the extent to which the Defence Forces is in liaison with other defence forces throughout the European Union with a view to ensuring compatibility in respect...
  • 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 Peadar Tóibín...
  • Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
    It is with deep regret that we learned of the death of our colleague, Deputy Nicky McFadden. I call on the Government Chief Whip to move a motion of expressions of sympathy by the leaders of the...
  • Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (7 speeches)
    I think I speak for everyone in the House when I say that we are devastated by the suffering and the passing of Nicky McFadden, but if we are uplifted by her courage and by her insight into this...
  • Leaders' Questions (86 speeches)
    The morning began with the announcement by Commissioner Martin Callinan that he was resigning from his post. I noted that this morning with regret. He is a man who gave a lifelong commitment to...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • European Council Meetings (92 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the discussions he had at the European Council meeting on 19 December, 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55561/13]
  • Resignation of Member (1 speech)
    Before proceeding I wish to announce for the information of the House that I have received a letter of resignation from Deputy Patrick Nulty as a Member of Dáil Éireann for the...
  • Order of Business (129 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 17, Companies Bill 2012 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that in the event a division is in...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Ambulance Service Provision (10 speeches)
      In the short time available to me I wish to speak about the valuable service provided by Dublin Fire Brigade in our capital city and the ongoing review of ambulance services. Dublin Fire Brigade...
    • Student Grant Scheme Administration (4 speeches)
      I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter and the Minister for being in the Chamber to take it. This issue has come to my attention in the past few weeks and concerns...
    • Local Authority Housing Evictions (4 speeches)
      Tenants in this State are not protected adequately from summary eviction or eviction with no justification, while local authorities can legally evict without due process. Section 62 of the...
    • Adoption Services Provision (8 speeches)
      I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me the opportunity to raise this issue and I am pleased that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs is in the House to discuss it with...
  • Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
    It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that the business to be transacted after Oral Questions tomorrow shall be statements on matters relating to An Garda...
  • Companies Bill 2012: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Companies Bill 2012: Report and Final Stages (190 speeches)
    Amendment No. 1 arises out of committee proceedings. Amendments Nos. 1, 5, 91 to 133, inclusive, 166, 171, 172, 177, 201, 202, 217, 219 to 226, inclusive, 236, 237, 251, 252, 269 and 271 are...
  • Restorative Justice (Reparation of Victims) Bill 2013: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." This Bill seeks to introduce a requirement for offenders to make reparation for damage caused by crimes. The reparation can relate to medical...