Dáil debates

Thursday, 29 January 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Wind Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the recent mechanical failure of certain wind turbines here; the reason these failed; if he has requested a...
  • Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the way the falling price of oil will effect renewable energy development. [3934/15]
  • Renewable Energy Projects (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views that we must significantly expand the number of district energy schemes and co-ops generating renewable energy as...
  • National Postcode System (11 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to set out how privacy concerns surrounding Eircode will be addressed by his Department; and if he will make a statement on...
  • Climate Change Policy (7 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the input he had into the climate action and low carbon energy Bill; if he or his Department will be represented on the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Gas Exploration Licences (8 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if and when interim reports will be published on the research being undertaken by the Environment Protection Agency for the...
  • Energy Policy (8 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in view of the fact that the intention of the Scottish Government is that Torness and Hunterson nuclear stations will be...
  • Electricity Transmission Network (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will provide an update on the Grid25 project; when the review of this project will be completed; the way this project...
  • Broadband Service Provision (11 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if fibre or satellite broadband will be provided to the 78 areas that have been identified as requiring State intervention...
  • Postcode Implementation (7 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his plans to roll out Eircode nationwide; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3674/15]
  • Aquaculture Development (6 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if his Department will support the use of closed containment systems in fish production in order to guard against any...
• Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• 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 Jim Daly - the need for...
• Leaders' Questions (105 speeches)
  Yesterday, I received information under a freedom of information request from the Department of Social Protection, as did RTE. It was very revealing by virtue of the fact that it was written by...
• Order of Business (98 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8, the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 1, the Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad] - Second and...
• Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions 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 Standing Orders 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The Bill before the House today was debated in the Seanad last week. That debate was very constructive and there was cross-party support...
• Central Bank (Amendment) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 speeches)
  Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
• Topical Issue Debate (4 speeches)
  I call Deputy Daly on the first matter.
  • Motor Fuel Prices (5 speeches)
    The Minister, Deputy White, will be aware of the issue I wish to raise. I read his statement concerning his discussions with the oil companies and petrol suppliers. I raise this issue because...
  • Company Closures (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the opportunity to raise this important topic. I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Nash, is here to respond. This time last week, the 140 workers at the Bose plant in...