Dáil debates

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • HSE Expenditure (7 speeches)
    69. To ask the Minister for Health the position on the Health Service Executive’s financial position; the latest projection for the deficit in 2014; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Ebola Virus Outbreak (9 speeches)
    70. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the contingency plans for Ebola in view of the WHO’s statement that Ebola is a public health emergency of international...
  • Abortion Legislation (10 speeches)
    71. To ask the Minister for Health in view of the comments of the UN Human Rights Committee and the Ms Y case, his views on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act not being fit for purpose;...
  • Health Services Staff Recruitment (7 speeches)
    72. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to issues in the recruitment of counselling psychologists by the Health Service Executive; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Hospital Groups (7 speeches)
    73. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the smaller hospital sites; the steps he will take to establish the real potential of smaller hospitals that have lost critical services over the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Universal Health Insurance (15 speeches)
    74. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the introduction of universal health insurance; the timeframe for its introduction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36531/14]
  • Nursing Education (6 speeches)
    75. To ask the Minister for Health in the context of the public health nursing diploma and the corresponding two year assignments which applicants undertake, if his attention has been drawn to...
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
    76. To ask the Minister for Health the factors behind the big increases in inpatient, day-case and outpatient waiting lists between January and July of this year; and if he will make a statement...
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (7 speeches)
    77. To ask the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns with regard to waiting times for cancer services at University Hospital Galway; and if he will make a statement on...
• Topical Issue Matters (3 speeches)
  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) Deputies Paul J. Connaughton...
• Leaders' Questions (81 speeches)
  I want to ask a number of questions regarding the appointment of Mr. John McNulty to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art, IMMA. On Friday last, the Taoiseach issued an apology, saying:...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Public Service Reform Plan Update (43 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet sub-Committee on Public Service Reform took place and when the next meeting is scheduled. [30898/14]
  • Official Engagements (49 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meetings with other Heads of State in Brussels in May; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26764/14]
• Order of Business (79 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 16, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Kingdom of Belgium) Order 2014 (back from committee); No. 17,...
• Electoral (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to facilitate certain persons unable to vote at polling stations due to being on holiday to make an application to have their...
• Double Taxation Relief: Motions (1 speech)
  I move the following motions:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Double Taxation Relief (Taxes on Income) (Kingdom of Belgium) Order 2014,a copy of which was laid...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio (10 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and for facilitating the debate, because it was deferred last week. I also thank the Minister for attending. This is a serious issue...
  • School Completion Programme (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly. It is a pity that the Minister for Education and Skills has left the Chamber as the issue I raise also relates to...
  • Maternity Services (11 speeches)
    This issue arises on the back of the tragic and unnecessary death of Dhara Kivlehan which really saddened people throughout the country. She was a young woman in her prime and had just given...
• Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  A Bill entitled an Act to provide for establishing and maintaining a register of persons who carry on lobbying activities; to provide for a code of conduct relating to carrying on lobbying...
• Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (25 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Significant progress is being made on the programme of political and legislative reform aimed at enhancing openness and transparency. The...
• Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion [Private Members] (11 speeches)
  I move:That Dáil Éireann:notes:— 2014 marks the 14th year of the existence of the Direct Provision system in Ireland; — over 4,300 asylum seekers are currently residing...