Dáil debates
Thursday, 3 July 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Small and Medium Enterprises Debt (5 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Finance the actions being taken by the State-supported banks and other banks licensed in the State to deal with the level of small and medium enterprise arrears; his...
- Tax Yield (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Finance if his Department has estimated how much a 5% or 10% rise in wages for low and middle income workers would boost tax receipts and reduce welfare payments; and...
- Corporation Tax Regime (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps being taken to ensure that Ireland's economic interest is protected during the European Commission investigation into possible breaches of state aid...
- Banking Sector (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Bank of Ireland selling part of its mortgage loan book to Dilosk Limited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28626/14]
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- NAMA Code of Conduct (9 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether there is an appropriate period of time allocated for notice of leave and cooling-off periods for senior staff in the National Asset...
- Tax Code (5 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Finance the progress of the review of the law concerning inheritance taxation treatment of foster children, in particular the five year requirement before a foster...
- Banks Recapitalisation (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will submit a technical paper to the European Stability Mechanism, ESM, and the European Commission on the subject of bank debt relief for Ireland; and if...
- Mortgage Schemes (9 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the criticism by the IMF and others of his suggestion for a scheme for first-time buyers that would include a mortgage...
- Tax Code (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Finance in the interests of fairness and economic sustainability in his budget deliberations, his views on increasing taxes on higher earners over €100,000; his...
- National Debt (5 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Finance the discussions he has had with the IMF and other troika parties regarding the early repayment of programme loans; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Seed Capital Scheme Payments (5 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Finance the up-to-date drawdown of the seed capital scheme; the number of small and medium enterprises that have had their review to the CRO upheld; the financial...
- Oil and Gas Fiscal System Review: Statements (27 speeches)
I am pleased to have the opportunity to open this debate on the Wood Mackenzie report on Ireland’s oil and gas fiscal system. In the mid-1970s, when Ireland’s first oil and gas...
- 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 David Stanton - the need...
- Leaders' Questions (59 speeches)
It is good to see the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, in the Chamber today rather than pirouetting on the plinth or giving a press conference. Yesterday, Deputy Martin raised the issue of how...
- Order of Business (59 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of 'Eurodac' (recast) and...
- Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Local Government Reform Act 2014.This is a simple Bill to amend section 66 of the 2014 Act. It would change the date...
- Parliamentary Scrutiny of Appointments (European Commission) (No. 2) Bill 2014: First Stage (18 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the parliamentary scrutiny of the Government's proposed candidate for appointment as a member of the Commission of...
- European Regulation on Eurodac: Motion. (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approve a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of Eurodac (recast) and for the effective application of the Dublin...
- Radiological Protection (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Fifth Stage (Resumed) (2 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
- Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Instruction to Committee (10 speeches)
I move:"That, pursuant to Standing Order 177, Standing Order 131 is modified to permit an instruction to the Committee to which the Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014 may be recommitted in...
- Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (104 speeches)
Bill recommitted in respect of amendments Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive.
- Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014: Fifth Stage (4 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
- Public Health (Standard Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (33 speeches)
Question again put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Education and Training Boards (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise this important matter on Topical Issues. As the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, will know, the Cavan and Monaghan education...
- Construction Contracts (6 speeches)
Some weeks ago I sought to raise allegations regarding social welfare and tax fraud at certain public capital programme construction sites with the Taoiseach on the Order of Business. Last week,...
- Bank Branch Closures (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue. It was with great shock and disappointment that I learned this week of the decision of Ulster Bank to close nine branches...
- NAMA Social Housing Provision (4 speeches)
Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter. I refer to the inordinate delay in the handing over of 48 apartment units at Clare Village, Malahide Road, Dublin 17, from...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the Friendly Societies and Industrial and Provident Societies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013...
