Dáil debates
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Economic Competitiveness (9 speeches)
96. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on competitiveness in the economy in the view of recent inflation data which indicates that the cost of Government controlled...
- Industrial Relations (7 speeches)
97. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation whether the construction-related enterprise-level agreement proposed in the industrial relations (amendment) Bill 2014 will be binding...
- Job Creation (7 speeches)
98. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the Industrial Development Agency investment-jobs in the pipeline for the towns of Athlone, Ballinasloe, Carrick-on-Shannon and...
- Departmental Policy Functions (7 speeches)
99. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the formulation of policy in relation to enterprise, trade, science, technology and innovation matters...
- Enterprise Support Services Expenditure (8 speeches)
100. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the strategy he and his Department are developing for smaller towns, such as Castlerea, Boyle, Mohill and Tuam, that will make it...
- Other Questions (1 speech)
As Deputy Ruth Coppinger is not present in the House, we will move on to the next question.
- Job Creation (5 speeches)
102. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if his Department is identifying unemployment black spots in order that investment may be targeted towards those areas; and if he will...
- Action Plan for Jobs (13 speeches)
103. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide a detailed report on the Action Plan for Jobs 2014. [44356/14]
- Job Creation Targets (13 speeches)
104. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which job creation targets continue to be met throughout the services sector, indigenously and through foreign direct...
- Retail Sector (7 speeches)
106. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the work of the retail consultation forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44352/14]
- Ministerial Appointments (5 speeches)
107. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the selection and appointment of a panel of adjudicators to effect the dispute resolution aspects of the construction contracts...
- Departmental Staff Data (5 speeches)
108. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide in tabular form the number of civil servants employed annually in his Department between 2007 and 2014. [44362/14]
- 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 Ciara Conway - the need...
- Leaders' Questions (120 speeches)
I remember three or four years ago, the Taoiseach spoke in very convincing terms about dramatically reforming the health service, money following the patient, the Dutch model and the fact that...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (43 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach when the last meeting of the Cabinet sub-committee on climate change and the green economy was last held and for when is the next one scheduled. [35188/14]
- Order of Business (75 speeches, 3 comments)
It is proposed to take No. 16, Social Welfare Bill 2014 – motion to instruct committee; No. 17, motion re: ministerial rota for parliamentary questions; No. 36, Finance Bill 2014 - Order...
- Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2014. On Friday, 21 November 2014 on the question that the Bill be now read a Second Time, a division...
- Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Local Government (Rates and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014. On Friday, 21 November 2014 on the question that the Bill be now read a...
- Social Welfare Bill 2014: Motion (0 speeches)
I move:That it be an instruction to the Select sub-Committee on Social Protection that, in its consideration of the Social Welfare Bill 2014, it has power to make provisions to amend and extend...
- Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 25th September, 2014, setting out the rota in which Questions to members of the Government are to be asked, Questions for...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Hospice Services (4 speeches)
I am glad to have the opportunity to raise this matter, which I have raised previously at the Joint Committee on Health and Children. Currently, Waterford is without a hospice and it is not only...
- Disability Support Services Expenditure (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for being here to take this debate today. We could not take it last Thursday. The funding provided to the Brothers of Charity and to Ability West in County Galway...
- Hospital Staff Recruitment (9 speeches)
The next Topical Issue is in the names of Deputies Lawlor, Catherine Murphy and Heydon. The Deputies have two minutes each.
- Flood Risk Assessments (4 speeches)
I regret that the Minister, Deputy Kelly, is not in a position to be present but I understand he is on other business. As winter approaches, the storms of last winter are etched into the minds...
- Finance Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Finance Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (32 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 not moved.
- - Human Rights Budgeting: Motion [Private Members] (19 speeches)
I move:"That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges: — that there are positive signs of economic recovery; and — the social impact analysis and the pre-budget consultations carried...
- Banking Inquiry: Motion (14 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann, pursuant to Standing Order 107E, shall consider the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges entitled 'Relevant report on the relevant proposal for...
- Terms of Reference of Inquiry into Banking Crisis: Motion (1 speech)
I move:(1) The Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis appointed by Order of Dáil Éireann of 14th May, 2014, and Order of Seanad Éireann of 14th May, 2014 shall conduct...
- Amendment of Orders of Reference of Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Order of the Dáil of 14th May, 2014 relating to the Joint Committee of Inquiry into the Banking Crisis is amended by–...
