Dáil debates
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Reorganisation (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Defence further to the decision to reduce the number of Army brigades from three to two within a Defence Forces strength of 9,500 personnel, if the then three...
- Protected Disclosures in the Public Interest (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to ensure the safety and protection of whistleblowers within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20331/14]
- Military Aircraft Landings (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the activities of the Irish Army patrol at Shannon Airport overnight on 24 April in the presence of a US Hercules C130, in view of the...
- Defence Forces Funding (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans regarding capital investment in defence facilities in the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20330/14]
- Defence Forces Properties (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Defence the results of the technical examination into dwellings at the Curragh camp; and his plans to remediate these dwellings and deal with those currently...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Training (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Defence to outline the extent to which ongoing training remains available throughout the Defence Forces, with particular reference to the need to ensure that such...
- Overseas Missions (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Defence the plans in place for the Defence Forces to undertake more active conflict resolution as distinct from peacekeeping; and if he will make a statement on the...
- EU Battle Groups (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the Defence Forces to participate in any EU battle group in the near future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20053/14]
- Defence Forces Recruitment (15 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will be revising the 21 year rule to enable members of the Defence Forces who are willing and able to continue in service to do so; and if he will make a...
- Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
The Select sub-Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013 and 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 Seán Ó...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Respite Care Services (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to raise the issue of disability services, residential and respite care services in particular. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, for attending in...
- Hospital Services (6 speeches)
On most occasions that I speak in the House, I am addressing a problem but, today, I am addressing an opportunity. The Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, has stated on a number of...
- Student Grant Scheme Administration (4 speeches)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise the issue of what I consider to be a glaring flaw in our student grant system, namely, the omission of illness benefit from the list of qualifying payments...
- National Concert Hall (4 speeches)
I am glad this matter was selected and I thank the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, for coming in to deal with it. As I understand it, differences of opinion on...
- Visit of Bahraini Delegation (1 speech)
Before proceeding with further business, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Dáil Éireann to offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome, to a...
- Termination of Ministerial Appointment: Announcement by Taoiseach (2 speeches)
With your permission, a Cheann Comhairle, I would like to make a short statement to the House. I wish to announce, for the information of the House, that I am advising the President to accept the...
- Leaders' Questions (38 speeches)
May I make a comment?
- Order of Business (54 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 10a, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimate - Vote 2, and subject to the agreement of No. 10a it is proposed to take Supplementary Estimate - Vote 2; and...
- Electoral (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Electoral Act 1992, the Referendum Act 1994, and the Presidential Elections Act 1993; in order to change island...
- Estimates for Public Services 2014: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimate for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2014:Vote 2 — Department of...
- Estimates for Public Services 2014 - Vote 2 - Department of the Taoiseach (Supplementary Estimate) (12 speeches)
I move the following Supplementary Estimate:That a supplementary sum not exceeding €2,000,000 be granted to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending on...
- Children First Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Children First Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Children and Youth Affairs pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
- Business of Dail (2 speeches)
It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that tomorrow's business, after oral questions, shall be a motion re the nomination of a member of the Government and the following...
- Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (73 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Dara Calleary on Tuesday, 6 May 2014:That Dáil Éireann: notes:— the commitment of the Taoiseach to inform the Houses of the Oireachtas...
