Dáil debates

Tuesday, 15 April 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.00 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Economic Competitiveness (7 speeches)
      98. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the measures he will take to implement the recent report of the National Competitiveness Council; and if he will make a statement on...
    • Companies Law (9 speeches)
      99. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on whether it is acceptable for employers to reduce staff hours, place staff on temporary lay-off or make them redundant...
    • Job Creation (7 speeches)
      100. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will implement Social Justice Ireland’s part-time job opportunities programme that could create 100,000 part-time jobs....
    • Local Enterprise Offices Remit (7 speeches)
      101. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress being made to establish the local enterprise offices, if they will have a role in respect of the promotion of women...
    • Job Creation (7 speeches)
      102. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation what is the euro per jobs ratio with regard to the Government’s research and development and innovation budgets for each of the...
  • Other Questions (1 speech)
    As Deputies Éamon Ó Cuív, Maureen O'Sullivan, Dara Calleary, Sean Fleming, Thomas P. Broughan, Mick Wallace, Clare Daly, Patrick O'Donovan, Seán Kyne, Michael McGrath, Pat...
    • Small and Medium Enterprises Supports (19 speeches)
      130. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the increased number of small and medium enterprises which are dissatisfied with the Government's enterprise policy....
    • Horizon 2020 Strategy Funding (11 speeches)
      105. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation how Ireland will be able to maximise funding for research and development under the Horizon 2020 plan; and if he will make a statement...
    • Regional Aid (14 speeches, 1 comment)
      106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out his priorities in respect of the regional aid map recently submitted to the European Commission; and if he will make a...
    • Employment Data (7 speeches)
      107. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation further to Parliamentary Question No. 469 of 25 March 2014, the manner in which his Department is keeping the use of zero-hour...
    • Employment Rights Issues (12 speeches)
      108. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when stakeholder discussions on collective bargaining are expected to conclude; if he will reform the current law on employees' right...
  • 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 Seán Kyne - that...
  • Leaders' Questions (64 speeches)
    Irish Water has confirmed a story in the Irish Independentthat it has sought the introduction of a standing charge of €100 for all householders. This has shocked many people and has...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Government Information Service (22 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach if his Department has a policy on Government information services sending out reports or press releases on St. Stephen's Day; and if he will make a statement on the...
    • Climate Change Policy (37 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach when the Cabinet committee on climate change and the green economy last met. [2240/14]
  • Order of Business (81 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a9, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other...
  • Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    A division was challenged last Friday on the question that the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2014 be read a Second Time. In accordance with an order of the Dáil of 10 April 2014, that...
  • Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    A division was challenged last Friday on the question that the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Amendment) Bill 2013 be read a Second Time. In accordance with an order of the Dáil of 10...
  • Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 and to provide for related matters.This Bill is an amendment to the Proceeds of Crime Act...
  • Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014: Motion (9 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to An Garda Síochána and other persons) Order 2014,copies...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • VAT Exemptions (4 speeches)
      Mountain rescue teams perform an essential job on a voluntary basis. I acknowledge and welcome the funding provided by the State to the 12 teams operating in Ireland. I also welcome the work of...
    • Fish Quotas (6 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this topic for discussion and the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, for coming to the House to respond to it. The background to this issue...
    • Children and Family Services (6 speeches)
      Gabhaim buíochas don Aire as an sceideal a athrú. Tá fhios agam go raibh rud eile eagartha. It is important that the Minister is present to take this matter, particularly in view...
    • Youth Unemployment Measures (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting my Topical Issues matter. I also thank the Minister, Deputy Burton, for being present to discuss this important issue. The need for a youth guarantee...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Sub-committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Public Health (Sunbeds) Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Ambulance Service: Motion [Private Members] (30 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann:acknowledging the:— selfless dedication to their work, of the paramedics in our ambulance service; — high quality of care that they provide; and...