Dáil debates
Thursday, 9 October 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Appointments to State Boards (13 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way he will ensure greater transparency and independence in the appointment of persons to State boards; and if he will make a...
- Appointments to State Boards (13 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans and timetable for appointments to State boards. [38319/14]
- Public Sector Pay (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a reversal of the reductions in public sector pay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38320/14]
- Budget Consultation Process (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will publish the comprehensive review of expenditure prior to budget day to allow for a more informed debate on expenditure...
- Public Sector Pensions Levy (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on a reversal of the pension levy for public sector workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38321/14]
- Other Questions (4 speeches)
Question No. 6 is in the name of Deputy Calleary. Deputy Calleary is not present so we will take Question No. 7 in the name of Deputy Fleming.
- Haddington Road Agreement Implementation (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of persons across the public service who are subject to a freeze on increments in 2014 as a result of the Haddington Road...
- Equality Proofing of Budgets (13 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if budget 2015 will be equality-proofed with respect to proposed increases and decreases in expenditure allocations; and, if so, if he...
- Public Procurement Contracts (19 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of contracts that have been awarded to companies part-owned by a person (details supplied); the total net worth of all...
- Sale of State Assets (9 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the manner in which cash received from the sale of State assets has been deployed to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Public Sector Staff (15 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of temporary contracts in place for the public sector as a whole including State agencies and other public bodies (details...
- Drainage Schemes Status (5 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has recommenced work on drainage schemes and other such works, such as that in the Claregalway area of County Galway,...
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 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 Áine Collins - the...
- Leaders' Questions (127 speeches)
The children's referendum was passed on 10 November 2012 and the Government said at the time that this would be a once in a generation opportunity to put things right in terms of supports for...
- Order of Business (66 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. a15, motion re sittings and business of the Dáil; No. b15, motion re proposed authorisation by Dáil Éireann for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission...
- Sittings and Business of the Dáil: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless the Dáil shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Dáil on 14th,...
- Proposed Authorisation by Dáil Éireann for the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to Instruct Legal Representatives: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to section 4(2)(f)(iv) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 to 2013, hereby authorises the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission to...
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the creation, operation and regulation of bodies corporate to be known as Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles and to provide for related matters.
- Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Second Stage (32 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Government's IFSC strategy and the Action Plan for Jobs call for the introduction of a new legal framework for corporate funds. The Irish...
- Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles 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.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Budget 2015 (5 speeches)
I wish to discuss with the Minister for Social Protection the possibility of addressing issues in the budget that discriminate against persons. One issue that affects women in particular - even...
- Licensed Moneylenders (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this important issue. I also thank the Minister of State at the Department of Finance for being present to reply to this matter and I...
- Nuclear Plants (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar and congratulate him on his new portfolio. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on the decision by the European Commission to give...
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Administration (4 speeches)
This year there has been an alarming escalation in the number of people waiting for long-term care under the fair deal scheme, in addition to an increase in the length of time people must wait....
