Dáil debates

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
    The first priority question is in the name of Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív, who is not present at the moment, so we will go on to question No. 2, in the name of Deputy Brian Stanley.
    • Water Charges Yield (15 speeches)
      2. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the net figure collected from domestic water charges in 2015; the cost of collection; and the projected net cost to the...
    • Local Development Companies Funding (7 speeches)
      1. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to ensure the local development companies on the non-Gaeltacht islands have adequate funding after the end of...
    • Irish Water Funding (7 speeches)
      3. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the details of the funding model of Irish Water; the net income from the model annually broken down by category; the...
    • Homeless Accommodation Provision (6 speeches)
      4. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide an update on progress in the 20-point action plan to tackle emergency and short-term homelessness; and if...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Pyrite Remediation Programme Implementation (11 speeches)
      5. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the progress of the pyrite remediation scheme; the targeted number of properties to be remediated in 2015; the cost of the...
    • Irish Water Funding (7 speeches)
      6. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if his Department has had any discussions with the Central Statistics Office in relation to the EUROSTAT market corporation...
    • Leader Programmes Administration (7 speeches)
      7. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government when the new Leader programme will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3437/15]
    • Social and Affordable Housing Provision (9 speeches)
      8. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of new social homes that are targeted to be built by the local authorities in 2015 and 2016 arising from the...
    • Unfinished Housing Developments (7 speeches)
      9. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to initiate any legislative reforms to address the continued difficulties which exist to the taking in charge of...
    • Waste Management Regulations (5 speeches)
      10. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government his plans to introduce a waiver for domestic waste collections as promised in the Programme for Government. [3607/15]
  • Free Trade Agreements between the European Union and Columbia and Peru: Motion (28 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Colombia and Peru, of the other part,...
  • Leaders' Questions (117 speeches)
    I want to raise a situation that is essentially a matter of life and death for a number of people in this country. In particular, I have been approached by Mr. John Duggan from Meath and people...
  • Deaths of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy (15 speeches)
    In accordance with usual practice, the Taoiseach makes the proposal and the leader of the party of the deceased Member leads the expressions of sympathy.
  • Order of Business (170 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 25a, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan-Monaghan Division of the Garda...
  • Draft Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána) Order 2014: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approve the following Order in draft:Commission of Investigation (Certain Matters relative to the Cavan/Monaghan Division of the Garda Síochána) Order...
  • 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 Brendan Smith - the need...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Anti-Social Behaviour (4 speeches)
      Anti-social behaviour is eating away at the heart of some of our communities and causing misery for families trapped in certain neighbourhoods. I am thankful to the Minister for Justice and...
    • School Enrolments Data (5 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter which is generating a lot of interest. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Damien English, for taking this matter. I will outline and...
    • School Enrolments (6 speeches)
      The Acting Chairman's intervention on the time issue was timely. I will deal with the issue as quickly as I can. The Minister of State is aware of the particular situation which has emerged in...
    • Tribunals of Inquiry Recommendations (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this topic. Sometimes something so surreal or bizarre happens that it seems to pass us by and this is one of those topics. The Flood-Mahon...
  • Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Irish Collective Asset-management Vehicles Bill 2014: Report Stage (63 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 1:In page 11, between lines 19 and 20, to insert the following:“(3) In relation to times before the coming into operation of the Companies Act 2014 references in this...
  • Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to make provision for the making available without charge of certain health services to certain women who were admitted to and worked in certain institutions; to provide that...
  • Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (3 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to present the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014, the purpose of which is to provide for health...
  • Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation: Motion (Resumed) (24 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy James Reilly, on Wednesday, 21 January 2015:That Dáil Éireann: — having regard to the...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 without amendment.
  • Estimates for Public Services 2015: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimates for public services for the service of the year ending on 31 December...
  • Housing Affordability: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (81 speeches)
    The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on Tuesday, 27 January 2015:That Dáil Éireann: notes: — the significant fall in home ownership rates in Ireland;...