Dáil debates

Thursday, 17 April 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Arts Plan (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the actions he has taken to enhance inter-departmental co-operation in the arts; the way he has sought to engage more young persons in...
    • National Monuments (14 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the development of the national monument on Moore Street. [18129/14]
    • Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cad é an dul chun cinn atá déanta maidir le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, ceannteidil an Bhille a fhoilsiú,...
    • Cruthú Fostaíochta (8 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht cén sprioc cruthaithe fostaíochta atá ag Údarás na Gaeltachta do 2014 agus cé mhéad post a...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Wildlife Conservation (10 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the recorded number of golden eagles in Ireland; the number of Irish red deer recorded; if he is satisfied with the conservation...
    • Arts Council Expenditure (8 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will, in the interest of accountability and full disclosure, call for the salaries of CEOs and directors of arts organisations...
    • Inland Waterways By-laws (13 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the degree to which he has received any communication from Waterways Ireland arising from its proposals to dramatically increase...
    • Stádas na Gaeilge san Eoraip (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht an gcuirfidh sé deireadh leis an maolú ar stádas na Gaeilge mar theanga oifigiúil de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh;...
    • Film Industry Development (8 speeches)
      12. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the Finbarr Flood report on the film industry will be published. [17783/14]
    • National Archives (5 speeches)
      13. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if the cost-benefit analysis to maximise the use of the Bishop Street premises of the National Archives is complete; if he will share...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Sub-Committee on Finance has concluded its consideration of the Central Bank Bill 2014 without amendment.
  • White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (57 speeches)
    Deputy Ó Caoláin is in possession. Unfortunately, as he has not arrived, we have to move on to the Technical Group. Deputies Richard Boyd Barrett, Thomas Pringle, Seamus Healy and...
  • 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 Michael McNamara - the...
  • Leaders' Questions (87 speeches)
    A great deal of controversy has attended the leaking of the Government memorandum on water charges. I have several questions for the Tánaiste in this regard. I do not raise them from a...
  • Order of Business (90 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No.b9, motion re Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions; and No. 20, statements on the White Paper on Universal Health Insurance (resumed). It is proposed,...
  • Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 9th March, 2011, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for oral...
  • White Paper on Universal Health Insurance: Statements (Resumed) (41 speeches)
    One of the key tenets of a just society must be equal and fair access to health services. One's ability to pay for services should not in any way determine the speed and level of access, which...
  • Topical Issues (0 speeches)
    • Regional Development (12 speeches)
      It is now clear that while we may be experiencing a recovery as an economy, we are not experiencing an evenly spread one. Dublin has outpaced all other areas when it comes to generating...
    • Special Educational Needs Services Provision (6 speeches)
      I am happy the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, is in the House.
    • Special Amenity Areas (5 speeches)
      I warmly thank the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, for coming to the Chamber to deal with this matter on the afternoon of Holy Thursday. As he is well aware, the Howth Peninsula has been a...