Dáil debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when he expects a conclusion to the Northern talks on the matters of flags, parades and the past; the involvement he has had in those talks;...
- Undocumented Irish in the USA (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the position regarding the 50,000 undocumented Irish in the United States of America in view of recent political developments in the USA...
- Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on addressing the ongoing issues concerning prisoners and ex-prisoners in Maghaberry Prison; the discussions he has had to date on...
- Middle East Issues (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will consider recognising the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45073/14]
- Infectious Diseases Epidemic (8 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the comments of Ms. Birte Hald, head of operations for the International Federation of the Red Cross, who...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Undocumented Irish in the USA (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on his recent visit to the US; the progress on the issue of the undocumented Irish; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Human Rights Issues (9 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views with regard to the plight of the Rohingya persons in Myanmar, the fact that their human rights are being taken from them through...
- Commemorative Events (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is responsible for the invitations with respect to foreign dignitaries for 1916 commemoration events; when a final list will be drawn...
- Election Monitoring Missions (17 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will make representations to the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Ireland raising concerns about the refusal of his...
- Foreign Conflicts (3 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will follow the Swedish example and recognise the state of Palestine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44963/14]
- Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (43 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 6:In page 16, between lines 38 and 39, to insert the following: "Amendment of section 462B of Principal Act (personal allowances and reliefs) 12. Section 462B of...
- Leaders' Questions (148 speeches)
The Taoiseach would probably agree that the greatest aspect of the State examinations system, at both at junior certificate and leaving certificate, is its absolute objectivity and transparency....
- Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (11 speeches)
We now move on to expressions of sympathy for a late colleague of ours, Ted Nealon, former journalist, Deputy and Minister of State. I take this opportunity to welcome to the Distinguished...
- Order of Business (37 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 20a, motion re membership of committee; No. 20b, motion re leave to introduce Supplementary Estimates [Votes 20, 21 and 22]; No. 20c, motion re referral of...
- State Boards (Appointments) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to reform the method whereby persons are recruited and selected for appointment to State boards; and to ensure that persons of the...
- Membership of Committee: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Deputy Charles Flanagan (Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade) be discharged from the Committee on Members’ Interests of Dáil Éireann and that Deputy John Paul...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December 2014:–Vote 20 — Garda...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31 December 2014, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to the...
- Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of the Sport Ireland Bill 2014 and has made amendments thereto.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- National Car Test (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. The national car test, NCT, is a vitally important innovation. It has saved lives and made our roads and vehicles safer. Most...
- Local Authority Housing Provision (10 speeches)
I welcome the Minister, Deputy Donohoe, and the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys. I welcome the investment made by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government,...
- HSE Staffing (6 speeches)
I appreciate the opportunity to raise the issue following a report which appeared in The Irish Timesrecently, which showed that the number of senior management staff in acute hospitals has...
- Symphysiotomy Reports (10 speeches)
The symphysiotomy payment scheme is due to close in eight days' time, yet victims of hepatitis C and the residential institutions had three years in which to apply for compensation. The redress...
- Finance Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (79 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 31:In page 70, to delete lines 24 to 37, and in page 71, to delete lines 1 to 30. —Michael McGrath.
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Health Insurance Act 1994 to specify the allowable rate of net premium payable in respect of young adults; to amend that Act to provide for the transfer of an...
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (7 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome this opportunity to address the House on Second Stage of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2014. The main purpose of this Bill...
- Estimates for the Public Services 2014: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Supplementary Estimates for Public Services for the year ending 31 December 2014 - Votes 20...
- Human Rights Budgeting: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan on Tuesday, 25 November 2014:That Dáil Éireann: acknowledges: — that there are positive signs of economic recovery;...
