Dáil debates

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Public Transport Services (13 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the industrial relations issues at the CIE group of companies; the cost to the taxpayer of the proposed...
    • Public Transport Provision (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the Luas to other parts of north Dublin. [37055/14]
    • Road Safety (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of his clearly stated priority to keep road fatalities and injuries down and taking into account the fact that alcohol is estimated...
    • Dublin Airport Authority (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his reasons for directing the Commission for Aviation Regulation with regard to airport charges at Dublin Airport Authority; the capital...
    • Airport Development Projects (7 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Priority Question No. 3 of 26 June 2014, if the land purchase for the runway and safety areas at Waterford Airport had been...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Sports Capital Programme Expenditure (4 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be another round of sports capital grants in 2015. [36662/14]
    • Rural Transport Programme (13 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the money allocated to the rural transport programme and passenger numbers recorded for that programme in the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and to...
    • Wild Atlantic Way Project (9 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the route of the Wild Atlantic Way does not follow the whole coast of the Atlantic. [36774/14]
    • Road Traffic Legislation (7 speeches)
      11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the actions he is taking to progress the enactment of section 44 of the Road Traffic Act 2010; if he is...
  • Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (50 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 Richard Boyd Barrett -...
  • Leaders' Questions (107 speeches)
    I want to ask the Taoiseach a number of questions concerning the appointment of Mr. McNulty to the board of the Irish Museum of Modern Art by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht,...
  • Order of Business (39 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 5, Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 6, European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage; and...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Data Protection (7 speeches)
      This is a day of shame for the Government and a day of fear, anxiety and outrage for hundreds of thousands of families who, for the first time in the history of the State, will be charged to...
    • Local Authority Housing (4 speeches)
      The Government is currently examining a number of measures in preparation for its social housing strategy and wider housing policy. Securing a deposit for a house is challenging for young...
    • Ambulance Service Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for coming to the House to listen to my concerns. I am sure she will appreciate the considerable level of concern and disquiet at national...
    • Medical Card Eligibility (6 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to address this topic. Apart from housing, the loss of medical cards for those over 70 years is the main issue that I am dealing with in my...
  • Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).
  • European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to amend and extend the European Stability Mechanism Act 2012 and to provide for related matters.
  • European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (28 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of this legislation is to make provision for the inclusion by the ESM board of governors, in accordance with Article 19 of the ESM...
  • European Stability Mechanism (Amendment) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
  • Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (5 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Direct Provision for Asylum Seekers: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (22 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Thomas Pringle on Tuesday, 30 September 2014:That Dáil Éireann:notes:— 2014 marks the 14th year of the existence of the Direct Provision...