Dáil debates

Thursday, 1 May 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Water Charges Introduction (11 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the total level of public subvention, the first-fix policy, the low income subsidy and the level of free allowance in its...
  • Wind Energy Guidelines (11 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if in view of the Government decision not to oppose the Sinn Féin Bill on the planning of wind farms, he will support...
  • Litter Pollution (13 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will introduce more dog waste bags in public places in view of the fact that dog litter is a major problem. [19724/14]
  • Local and Community Development Programme Planning (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the arrangements in place to tender out, by the newly formed LCDCs of the local authorities, the operation of the successor...
  • Illegal Waste Dumping (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the amount of extra revenue that is being spent collecting litter from those who avoid bin charges by dumping their litter...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Housing Policy (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on promised reforms to regulations governing the voluntary housing sectors in view of the...
  • Departmental Investigations (21 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on the re-instated inquiries into planning irregularities in seven local authorities; and if he...
  • Water Charges Introduction (42 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government to detail the number of households which will not have a water meter by the time charges are introduced; and if he will make...
  • National Spatial Strategy (10 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if a review of the national spatial strategy will be undertaken to reflect the different circumstances and challenges...
  • Semi-State Bodies Privatisation (19 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he has received correspondence from the European Commission regarding the privatisation of water services here; if he...
• Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Report Stage (28 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1: In page 12, line 6, after “persons;” to insert the following:“to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1984 and other enactments to provide for the...
• Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (1 speech)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
• Leaders' Questions (81 speeches)
  Every Deputy in the House would agree that the Leader programme has been one of the most successful rural development initiatives since its introduction many years ago. It has played a major...
• Order of Business (112 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. a9, motion re by-election for Dublin West; No. b9, motion re by-election for Longford-Westmeath; and No. 4, Children First Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). It is...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health Identifiers Bill 2013 and has made amendments thereto.
• 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 Timmy Dooley - to ask...
• Issue of Writ: Dublin West By-election (9 speeches)
  I move:That, pursuant to section 39 of the Electoral Act 1992 and owing to the vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the Dáil, the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk-Assistant of the Dáil...
• Issue of Writ: Longford-Westmeath By-election (1 speech)
  I move:That, pursuant to section 39 of the Electoral Act 1992 and owing to the vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the Dáil, the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk-Assistant of the Dáil...
• Housing Provision: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (89 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Wednesday, 30 April 2014:That Dáil Éireann:acknowledges: — there exists a current housing and homelessness emergency...
• Children First Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Accident and Emergency Services Provision (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. I am also appreciative of the Minister's attendance to deal with it. A new accident and emergency department...
  • Special Needs Assistants (8 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue for debate. The Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills, Deputy Ciarán Cannon, knows that the role of special needs...
  • Water Meters Installation (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for taking this issue. There is considerable work going on in installing meters throughout the State. Unfortunately they are not fixing leaks but digging up...
  • Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this Topical Issues matter to be chosen. It, and the abduction of the young girls in Egypt, are two glaring recent examples of an appalling abuse of...