Dáil debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Insurance Industry Regulation (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Finance to set out his views on whether sufficient protection is in place domestically for Irish customers of insurance companies which are regulated here for conduct...
    • Credit Unions (9 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the cumulative effect of lending restrictions on credit unions and the lack of clarity in the use of discretion by credit unions in lending...
    • Tax Code (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Finance how he reconciles the view that the income tax burden is too high on low- and middle-income workers with the Government's policy of imposing new tax burdens on...
    • NAMA Operations (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Finance the position on the ongoing review of the National Asset Management Agency's operations; when the review will come to a conclusion; if he is considering an...
    • Oireachtas Banking Inquiry (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will release the letter, dated1 9 November 2010, of Jean Claude Trichet or give a firm commitment that it will be available to the banking inquiry; and if...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Tax Reliefs Application (8 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Finance the consultations he and his Department have undertaken with the Department of Health with regard to the cap for tax relief on private health insurance...
    • Mortgage Schemes (8 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for a mortgage insurance scheme for first-time buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23047/14]
    • National Debt (15 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Finance if savings can be made on servicing the national debt next year; the expected interest payments required for the national debt for 2015; his views on the...
    • National Payments Plan Implementation (5 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Finance to outline the steps being taken to prepare for e-day in September, after which Departments and public sector agencies will no longer issue or accept cheques;...
  • 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 Mick Wallace - the need...
  • Business of Dáil (6 speeches)
    It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Oral Questions to the Taoiseach shall not be taken today and that Leaders' Questions shall be followed by the Order of Business.
  • Return to Writ: Dublin West - Introduction of New Member (7 speeches)
    The Clerk Assistant of the Dáil made the following announcement:I gcomhlíonadh Bhuan-Ordú 175 de na Buan-Orduithe i dtaobh Gnó Phoiblí, tá orm a chraoladh go...
  • Leaders' Questions (60 speeches)
    It is fair to say that one of the issues that had caused the greatest offence to the people we met on the doorsteps in recent weeks, irrespective of whether they were affected by it, was the...
  • Order of Business (50 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 5, Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that Private...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Building Regulations Qualifications (6 speeches)
      As the Minister will be aware, I have some serious reservations about the new regulations introduced in March this year. Before I deal with the issue of architectural technologists, however, I...
    • Vehicle Registration (5 speeches)
      The next request is from Deputies Coonan and McHugh to the Minister for Finance regarding the delays in vehicle registration for motor home vendors. I do not see Deputy McHugh here.
    • Dental Services Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Health for taking it. This is a long-standing issue in the midlands, especially...
    • Industrial Disputes (6 speeches)
      I welcome the workers and union representatives who are in the Visitors Gallery. The Paris Bakery on Moore Street has closed its doors. This type of event is always a sad occasion. People are...
  • Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend the Employment Permits Act 2003, to provide a defence to a foreign national in certain proceedings under that Act, to provide for civil proceedings to recompense...
  • Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (19 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this Bill to this House. The employment permits system is intended to act as a conduit for...
  • Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
  • Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (17 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." We decided to bring forward this Bill again in light of the recent U-turn in Government policy. It is regrettable that the newly discovered...