Dáil debates

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Irish Water Establishment (12 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the level of spending on set-up costs for Irish Water that was signed off on 22 October 2013; the information that was given...
  • Appointments to State Boards (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his views on the appointment to the State planning board of individuals who had previously been involved in framing...
  • Mortgage to Rent Scheme Application Numbers (9 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of mortgage to rent transactions completed in each calendar year since the inception of the scheme; his plans to...
  • Leader Programmes Administration (13 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress made to date in selecting entities to deliver the SICAP and Leader programmes 2014-20; and if he will make a...
  • Social and Affordable Housing Provision (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide the number of households on social housing waiting lists by county; his plans for the construction of...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Unfinished Housing Developments (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government whether he is satisfied with the taking in charge process; if he intends to change the process; and if he will make a...
  • Local Authority Housing (9 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the extent to which he has evaluated current housing needs in terms of dealing with the already large number of persons on...
  • Planning Issues (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the review of Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 has been completed; the outcome of this review and any...
  • Retail Sector (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to stem the growing commercial decay in town centres around the State. [30184/14]
  • Departmental Funding (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will continue the scheme to support national organisations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34326/14]
• 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 Michael Healy-Rae - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility (6 speeches)
    With no ill respect to the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, I think it unfortunate that the senior Minister would not take this matter. It is a very serious issue for hill farmers and has a...
  • Beef Industry (13 speeches)
    I join Deputy Calleary in expressing disappointment that the Minister is not present. I received notification of the selection of this matter at 11.02 a.m. There was ample time to ensure the...
  • Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this Topical Issue. Some tens of thousands of students are returning to college after the summer break and re-entering the Student Universal...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (6 speeches)
    Last week, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, or GSOC, stated that its investigation into an alleged leak from its offices, which gave rise to substantial controversy earlier this...
• Leaders' Questions (86 speeches)
  From October onwards Irish Water will be issuing bills in respect of water charges to families across the country. I could talk about the average bill of €240 promised by the Taoiseach...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (10 speeches)
  Before moving on to the Order of Business I understand the Government Chief Whip wishes to propose that we make short statements expressing sympathy on the death of the former Taoiseach, Albert...
• Order of Business (166 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 15, motion re by-election for Dublin South-West; No. 16, motion re by-election for Roscommon-South Leitrim; No. 30, Forestry Bill 2013 - Report Stage (resumed); and No....
• Issue of Writs: Dublin South-West By-election and Roscommon-South Leitrim By-election (34 speeches)
  I move:That, pursuant to section 39 of the Electoral Act 1992 and owing to the vacancy in the office of the Clerk of the Dáil, the Ceann Comhairle direct the Clerk-Assistant of the Dáil...
• Message from Seanad (1 speech)
  Seanad Éireann has passed the Court of Appeal Bill 2014 and the Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014, without amendment.
• Forestry Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (63 speeches)
  Debate resumed on amendment No. 41a.In page 14, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following:“(4) On proof by the owner of the land concerned that the steps taken in relation to that...
• Forestry Bill 2013: Fifth Stage (3 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."
• Water Services (Exempt Charges) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (48 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."