Dáil debates
Wednesday, 17 December 2014
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- IDA Data (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of new overseas offices established by IDA Ireland since 2011; the number of staff in each new office; the number of offices...
- Property Market Issues (9 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the growing difficulties within the commercial property sector, the steps he is taking to ease cost competitive disadvantages...
- Trade Agreements (8 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has received a response to the letter that he co-signed, dated 21 October 2014, to the Commissioner-designate for Trade, Cecilia...
- Enterprise Support Services Provision (8 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation how his Department will seek to support Irish-owned manufacturing firms to achieve growth in the domestic and export markets; and if he...
- Wage-setting Mechanisms (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in view of the OECD Employment Outlook 2014 which found that Ireland has the second highest percentage of low paid jobs of those...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Job Losses (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to secure jobs at the MBNA site in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Industrial Development (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when the regional enterprise strategy will be implemented in the south-east region, in particular in County Wexford; the number of jobs...
- Job Creation (8 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the extent to which jobs have been created in each of the past three years to date arising from small and medium enterprise investment;...
- Science Foundation Ireland Remit (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to ensure that Science Foundation Ireland continues to fund basic fundamental scientific research; and if he will...
- Consumer Protection (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the way in which consumers will be protected from financial detriment following the purchase of a product or service in view of the...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Merchant Shipping (Registration of Ships) Bill 2013, without amendment.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (102 speeches)
SECTION 11
- Leaders' Questions (137 speeches)
Exactly one year ago the Government rammed through the legislation to establish Irish Water and water charges without any substantial debate. There have been massive public marches in opposition...
- Tributes on the Retirement of Member of Staff (6 speeches)
If I may indulge for a moment with the Ceann Comhairle's permission, I wish to mention Andy Fitzgerald who is present here and who retires from the staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas tomorrow....
- Order of Business (41 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 37a, statements on the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 December 2014; No. 37, Water Services Bill 2014 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages. It is...
- 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...
- An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir), 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: First Stage (5 speeches)
Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
- Pre-European Council Meeting: Statements (11 speeches)
This week's meeting of the European Council presents an important opportunity to demonstrate that the European Union is taking further concrete steps to address the falling growth rates and high...
- Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (91 speeches)
SECTION 13
- Business of Dáil (2 speeches)
I move:That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders or the order of the Dáil of yesterday, the Dáil be suspended until 6.30 p.m.
- Water Services Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (327 speeches)
On a point of order, I seek permission to move that section 5 be recommitted to Committee Stage from Report Stage based on an irregularity in how closure was sought under Standing Order 66 last...
- An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (An Ceart chun Féinriarachta Pearsanta agus Sláine Colainne) 2014: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) [Comhaltaí Príobháideacha] - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Right to Personal Autonomy and Bodily Integrity) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 speeches)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- NAMA Social Housing Provision (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting my Topical Issue matter, although I did not think I would be discussing it this late in the evening. A serious housing problem has emerged in this...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2014, without amendment.
- Topical Issue Debate (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Special Protection Areas Designation (11 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to speak on this important issue. I represent the constituency of Cork North-West. It is a rural constituency and I am concerned about the impact that European...
- School Accommodation (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating this Topical Issue, which provides me with an opportunity to raise the serious situation at the CBS secondary school in Ennistymon. I thank the...
- National Cancer Strategy Implementation (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, for attending the midnight shift here in the Chamber. This Topical Issue matter is entitled mammography services at Sligo Regional Hospital, but...