Dáil debates

Thursday, 22 January 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann 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 the specific actions that have been taken to implement the latest agreement reached between all parties in Northern Ireland; and if he will...
  • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the actions he has taken to ensure the full implementation of previous peace agreements during the recent Stormont House talks in Belfast....
  • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the recent stocktake report on the August 2010 prison agreement in Maghaberry Prison, if he has any contact with the Northern...
  • National Security (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way his Department plans to address the threat of religious fundamentalism to Ireland; the measures or discussions which will be taken at...
  • Human Rights Issues (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his attention has been drawn to the arrest of 12 lawyers in Spain who were involved in defending Basque political prisoners; and his views...
  • Trade Relations (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact of sanctions on Russia on trade to and from Ireland; his position on the issue of sanctions; if he foresees the lifting of...
  • Foreign Policy (6 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the impact that moves within the EU to a common security and foreign policy have had on the independence of Ireland's foreign policy; and if...
  • Visa Agreements (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if progress has been made on establishing an E3 visa agreement between Ireland and the United States; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Humanitarian Aid (8 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Ireland's contribution in respect of the Ebola crisis; his views on concerns relating to low survival rates in the management centres; and if...
  • Missing Persons (4 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will provide regular briefings to the family of missing person (details supplied); if he will meet them; and if he will make a...
• Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (37 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to 82A(3)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of...
• Leaders' Questions (97 speeches)
  Over the past few months we have seen the nursing organisations express great concern at the increase in the retention fee by the nursing board, from €100 to €150. This has been an...
• Order of Business (107 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 1, Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad] - Second Stage. The Friday fortnightly business shall be No. 77, Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Members of the...
• Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (21 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 addresses the commitment in the programme for Government to legislate to regulate clamping. The impetus for...
• Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
• 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 Terence Flanagan - the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Overseas Development Aid (4 speeches)
    I am grateful to have this topical issue chosen today and I thank the Minister for coming into the Chamber to participate personally in the short debate. I have just come from Dublin Castle,...
  • Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
    At 6 o'clock this evening outside the Saudi Arabian embassy in Dublin a protest will take place organised by the National Union of Journalists and Amnesty International to highlight the plight...
  • Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for coming into the House to take this Topical Issue matter. I understand the procedure in respect of the application for a primary medical certificate, the appeal system...
  • Bank Branch Closures (4 speeches)
    I imagine the Minister is well aware that Ferbane is a small town in west Offaly. For almost a century it has had a branch of Ulster Bank at its centre. Long before RBS took over Ulster Bank or...