Dáil debates

Thursday, 11 December 2014

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Bioenergy Strategy Implementation (6 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when he will publish a biomass strategy; if he has sought to examine the possibility of transforming Moneypoint, County...
    • White Paper on Energy Policy (7 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the White Paper on Energy Policy in Ireland will outline a funding mechanism for renewable energy. [47494/14]
    • National Broadband Plan Implementation (8 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when new generation quality broadband with speeds comparable to the broadband service that is available to customers on the...
    • Postcode Implementation (7 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed by freight transport companies here surrounding the launch of...
    • Postcode Implementation (9 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the total amount spent to date in consultancy fees on the proposed Eircode postcode system; the anticipated estimated cost...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Television Licence Fee Collection (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to introduce the broadcasting charge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47261/14]
    • Wind Energy Generation (7 speeches, 2 comments)
      7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of negotiations between the Irish and British Governments regarding an intergovernmental agreement on...
    • Post Office Network (8 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans on publishing a strategy on sustaining the post office network; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
    • Electricity Transmission Network (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the current status of EirGrid's Grid Link project; the way his Department has assessed EirGrid's claims relating to the...
    • National Broadband Plan Implementation (9 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the person that will be tasked with costing the proposals for the State-led intervention in the national broadband plan...
  • Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (58 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 4:In page 4, line 9, after "Resolution" to insert "of not fewer than two thirds of the Members". — (Deputy Catherine Murphy).
  • Leaders' Questions (81 speeches)
    Yesterday was International Human Rights Day. It came, as Members know, a week after the tragic death of Jonathan Corrie across the street. It came on a day when tens of thousands gathered...
  • Order of Business (108 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 15, Supplementary Estimates for Public Services - Votes 12, 17, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 39 and 40, back from committee; and No. 31, Water Services Bill 2014 - Committee...
  • Estimates for Public Services 2014 (1 speech)
    I move the following Supplementary Estimates: Vote 12 - Superannuation and Retired Allowances (Supplementary)That a supplementary sum not exceeding €22,250,000 be granted to defray the...
  • Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (970 speeches)
    Debate resumed on amendment No. 4:In page 4, line 9, after “Resolution” to insert “of not fewer than two thirds of the Members”. - (Deputy Catherine Murphy).