Dáil debates

Thursday, 25 September 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Child and Family Agency Funding (16 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide an update on the financial position of Tusla, the Child and Family Agency; if he will need to bring forward a...
  • Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will advise Dáil Éireann of the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into the mother and baby homes and...
  • Social Workers Recruitment (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide the necessary number of social workers for services for children and youth. [36155/14]
  • Youth Services (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when funding will be provided to the Attic Youth Café in County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36077/14]
  • Youth Services Provision (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide adequate funding to the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service to enable the organisation maintain and develop their extensive...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Questions Nos. 6 and 7 replied to with Written Answers.
  • Preschool Services (14 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of children with special needs accessing mainstream preschool education and the plans in place to provide the additional supports...
  • Child Protection Services (9 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the action he proposes to take following the Child and Family Agency reporting that over 9,000 instances of abuse or neglect involving...
  • Child Poverty (8 speeches)
    12. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs his strategy for addressing child poverty in the short term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35760/14]
  • Departmental Expenditure (9 speeches)
    14. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if he will provide a Supplementary Estimate for Tusla, the Child and Family Agency in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
• Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 Dominic Hannigan - the...
• Leaders' Questions (102 speeches)
  I am sure the Tánaiste is aware that many people are nervous to walk the streets of our towns and cities at night, and even during the day. Violent crime is a huge concern and the...
• Order of Business (53 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 15c, motion re revision of ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; and No. 5, Sport Ireland Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding...
• Criminal Law (Child Grooming) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for offences in relation to the grooming of children for the purposes of sexual exploitation; to provide for matters...
• Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the strengthening of the functions of the Financial Services Ombudsman, the consumer complaint procedure and...
• An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
  Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding the Order of 9th March, 2011, and until the Dáil shall otherwise order, with effect from 4th November, 2014, the order in which Questions to members of the...
• Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
• Topical Issue Debate (1 speech)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Deenihan.
  • Water Meters Installation (4 speeches)
    I congratulate Deputy Farrell on his elevation to the Chair and wish him well in his new role. I am disappointed that the Minister, Deputy Kelly, is not available today. Obviously, it is not...
  • Property Taxation Collection (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his new role. I sat beside Deputy Humphreys on many occasions and engaged in good banter with him on the backbenches. I am delighted to...
  • Broadband Service Provision (4 speeches)
    I welcome that the Minister is here for the debate because this is a reflection on every community, not only those in rural areas. There has been an issue with the broadband services provided...