Dáil debates

Thursday, 12 June 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Broadband Services Provision (6 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on broadband provision; the cost of broadband here as compared to in other member states of...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (19 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the British Government's plans to expand fracking operations in Britain; his views on whether fracking is...
  • Energy Prices (10 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he is concerned at the continuous rise in energy prices; the total revenue paid by EirGrid to wind energy providers in...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Broadband Services Provision (12 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the poor quality of broadband services in the Wellingtonbridge and Bannow areas of...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (12 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the review of EirGrid's Grid25 project; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
  • National Postcode System Establishment (9 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the minimum turnover requested in respect of companies tendering for the post code project; the reasons for the minimum...
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (5 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will withdraw all fracking licences in view of the environmental consequences. [24552/14]
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.
• Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Report Stage (62 speeches)
  Amendment No. 1 in the names of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and Deputy Sean Fleming arises out of committee proceedings.
• 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 - the need...
• Visit of Isle of Man Delegation (1 speech)
  Before proceeding to Leaders' Questions, on behalf of all of us, I wish the members of a parliamentary delegation from the Isle Man who are in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery a warm welcome....
• Leaders' Questions (101 speeches)
  Last year, the Government brought forward the House of the Oireachtas (Inquiries, Privileges and Procedures) Bill after the people voted down a referendum in this regard the previous autumn. The...
• Order of Business (46 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Eireann of the ratification by Ireland of the internal agreement concerning the 11th European Development Fund - back from...
• Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:Bill entitled an Act to provide for the independent appointment of Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and senior members of the Garda Síochána, to make the removal of such members...
• European Development Fund Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the ratification by Ireland of the Internal Agreement concerning the 11th European Development Fund, signed in Luxembourg on 24th June, 2013, copies of...
• Protected Disclosures Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (32 speeches)
  Debate resumed on amendment No. 40:In page 18, to delete lines 11 to 16 and substitute the following: “102A. (1) Where a disclosure relating to the Garda Síochána is disclosed...
• Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the dissolution of the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland and the transfer of all its functions, assets, liabilities and staff to the Environmental...
• Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (6 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to introduce Second Stage of the Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014. The Bill has two...
• Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second and Subsequent Stages (42 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Johnstown Castle Agricultural College (Amendment) Bill 2014 which is a technical amendment to existing...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Installation Aid Schemes Eligibility (13 speeches)
    Deputies Kyne and Connaughton have two minutes each.
  • National Road Network Service Areas (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, for coming to the House to address this important issue. I raise it today because, as the Minister will be aware, the NRA has issued a draft policy on...
  • Tree Remediation (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter and the Minister of State, Deputy Fergus O’Dowd, for coming to the House to deal with it. The issue is one which affects...