Dáil debates

Thursday, 10 April 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Sale of State Assets (24 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the proceeds received to date from the sale of State assets; the number of jobs created from the investment of these proceeds; and if he...
    • Public Sector Staff Recruitment (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will issue guidelines to public sector bodies to prohibit the rehiring of former public servants on an employment contract or agency...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Haddington Road Agreement Review (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the implementation of the Haddington Road agreement. [16812/14]
    • Public Sector Reform Implementation (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which specific reform proposals continue to deliver positively for the Exchequer in line with expectations and targets; if...
    • Public Expenditure (8 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which budgetary projections in respect of public expenditure continue to remain on target and in line with expectations; if...
    • Regional Development (14 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on his meeting with the delegation from the European Parliament's committee on regional development last month. [16814/14]
    • Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge (26 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform cad iad na pleananna atá aige chun líon na státseirbhíseach atá cumasach lena ngnó a dhéanamh trí...
    • Departmental Expenditure (15 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the gross voted current expenditure for 2007 and 2011; the estimated gross voted expenditure for 2014; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Fines (Payment and Recovery) Bill 2013: From the Seanad (6 speeches)
    The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
  • Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (2 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, pursuant to 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of...
  • Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Act 1992 and the European Parliament Elections Act 1997; and to provide for related matters.
  • Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 is a short but important Bill. It provides for the repeal of the bankruptcy disqualifications for...
  • Leaders' Questions (63 speeches)
    In January this year the chief executive of Irish Water confirmed on RTE that in excess of €180 million was spent on setting up Irish Water. Many Cabinet members, as well as Members of...
  • Order of Business (43 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 4a, Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). Tomorrow's fortnightly Friday business shall be No. 46, Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014 -...
  • 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 Richard Boyd Barrett -...
  • Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Suicide Incidence (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to refer to the recent report by the European Child Safety Alliance on national action to address the issue of child intentional injury....
    • Local Government Fund (4 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an deis labhairt ar an ábhar seo sa Teach inniu. I thank the Minister for coming to the House to deal with this issue. This concerns an issue that has been...
    • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
      I am very glad of this opportunity to bring this matter into the Chamber and address some of the grievances experienced by the communities and residents who live near Croke Park, particularly...
    • Naval Service Vessels (4 speeches)
      I am grateful to the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion and perhaps it is fortuitous that the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government is here to take it...