Dáil debates

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Air Accident Investigations (22 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Defence when the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces will sign off on a military court of inquiry into the crash of an Air Corps aircraft in County Galway on 12...
    • Defence Forces Properties (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding the issuing of three eviction notices in the last two weeks to residents in the Curragh Camp; if he will instruct his Department to...
    • Naval Service Vessels (11 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Defence the measures being taken in relation to asbestos on naval service vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26112/14]
    • Defence Forces Fatalities (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied); if he is planning to meet with the family; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Commemorative Events (5 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Defence in recognition of the substantial number of Irish men and women who participated in the Great War, if the current Irish Defence Forces will be participating in...
    • Army Barracks Closures (12 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Defence in view of the substantial security expenditure on Army barracks which have been closed in the Government's lifetime, if he will actively engage in proposals to...
    • Defence Forces Personnel (5 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to ensure that members of the Defence Forces can make representations directly to their elected representatives. [25792/14]
    • Defence Forces Properties (9 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Defence the action his Department is taking to address the plight of overholders in military residences in the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Military Aircraft Landings (20 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Defence the number of occasions in April, May and June of this year that the presence of Defence Forces personnel at Shannon Airport was requested by An Garda...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Report Stage (19 speeches)
    As amendments Nos. 2 to 10, inclusive, are alternatives to amendment No. 1, amendments Nos. 1 to 10, inclusive, may be discussed together.
  • 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 James Bannon - the need...
  • Leaders' Questions (73 speeches)
    Yesterday the Government accepted that it could no longer stand over cases of people with acute medical conditions and multiple disabilities losing their medical cards. It accepted that...
  • Order of Business (54 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. a10, motion re membership of a committee; No. 24, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stages; No. 25, Radiological Protection...
  • Nursing Home Support Scheme (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to allow for the provision of a home care package to a person who qualifies for and is being offered long-term residential care in...
  • Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the more effective recovery of rates and to consolidate existing measures relating to the making and recovering of...
  • Membership of Committee: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly be discharged from the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis and that Deputy Joe Higgins be appointed in substitution for him.
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Road Network (4 speeches)
      First, I must apologise. As I was at a meeting for most of the morning, I was not aware of the arrangements and I apologise for being late. I welcome the opportunity to raise this important...
    • Public Service Obligation Services (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for discussion and the Minister for attending in person. I apologise on behalf of Deputy Joe McHugh for his absence; he has been...
    • Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (12 speeches)
      First, I apologise for not anticipating the absence of the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte. When I saw Deputy Penrose in the House, I was sure that Topical Issue No. 3 would be taken in its proper...
    • PSO Levy Review (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue which is a vital topic for debate on the floor of Dáil Éireann. The PSO levy has had a serious impact on a series of end...
  • Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (86 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 1:In page 6, to delete lines 5 to 37, and to delete page 7.- (Deputy Willie O'Dea).
  • Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 speech)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (17 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013 for the consideration of the House. The Bill is one of a...
  • Public Sector Management (Appointment of Senior Members of the Garda Síochána) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."