Dáil debates

Thursday, 15 January 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Commissions of Investigation (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the independent review mechanism; when the independent review will be completed; the actions that will be taken as...
  • Commissions of Investigation (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the progression of the work of the independent panel of counsel tasked with reviewing hundreds of allegations of Garda malpractice;...
  • Communications Surveillance (11 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the British intelligence body GCHQ's tapping of the underground cable between Ireland and Britain was authorised by her; if so, the legislation...
  • Firearms Licences (15 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will provide an update on the review of legislation of gun-licensing laws; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1489/15]
  • Commissions of Investigation (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the establishment and date of commencement of the Guerin Commission of Investigation along with copy order and details...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • International Terrorism (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of Irish citizens engaged in fighting in the Middle East or Africa for fundamentalist Islamic groups; the actions she will take to...
  • Crime Prevention (8 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the way to reduce and prevent incidents of ramming of Garda vehicles; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1280/15]
  • Garda Strength (9 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will address issues such as any reduction in Garda strength arising from the economic downturn in the coming year; her plans to address the...
• Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (60 speeches)
  Amendment No. 20 not moved.
• Leaders' Questions (99 speeches)
  Last month the Water Services Bill 2014 went through the Houses. This year, families will, depending on their circumstances, face bills ranging from €160 to €260. We are all aware...
• Order of Business (73 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 39, Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014 - Report Stage (resumed) and Final Stage; and No. 18, Customs Bill 2014 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage.
• 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 John O'Mahony - the need...
• Hospital Services: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (100 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Billy Kelleher on Wednesday, 14 January 2015:That Dáil Éireann: noting:— the deplorable overcrowding being experienced in hospital...
• Registration of Lobbying Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (88 speeches)
  Debate resumed on amendment No. 33:In page 9, between lines 13 and 14, to insert the following:"(f) Secretaries General and Assistant Secretaries General;".(Deputy Seán Fleming)
• Customs Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to revise and partially consolidate the law relating to customs; to repeal the Customs Consolidation Act 1876 and certain other enactments; to make provision in connection...
• Customs Bill 2014: Second Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Customs Bill 2014 was published on 3 October 2014. The purpose of the Bill is to consolidate, revise and modernise Ireland's existing...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Road Traffic Legislation (8 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. Many people in my constituency - and, I am sure, in the Minister's constituency - are having to put up with excessive noise and...
  • Road Projects Expenditure (6 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me and Deputy Heydon to raise this issue. I also appreciate the Minister taking time out from his busy schedule to give us a response. This project...
  • Energy Prices (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important topic which needs urgent attention. I also thank the Minister, Deputy White, for coming in to reply. It is a simple matter. The...