Dáil debates

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • NAMA Operations (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance when the National Asset Management Agency will wind up its operations; if he will provide an estimate of the financial outturn for the taxpayer from NAMA; if he...
  • Debt Restructuring (9 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the need for a European Debt Conference to discuss and take action to reduce the high levels of debt of some EU countries including here. [4821/15]
  • Debt Restructuring (9 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the matter of a proposed European debt conference in the view of the recent Greek parliamentary election. [4708/15]
  • Gambling Legislation (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in extending the 1% betting duty to online gambling; when the duty will be applied to bets placed online; the estimated amount that...
  • State Banking Sector (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will report on the appointment of a banking firm (details supplied) as advisers on the sale of the State's share in AIB; his views on the matter of the...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Bank Charges (7 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on recent increases in bank charges and the consequent impact on personal and business customers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4675/15]
  • Budget Measures (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to help the squeezed middle in future budgets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4702/15]
  • Budget Consultation Process (6 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the budgetary process would benefit from the creation of a specific body to provide independent costings of alternative budgets from...
  • Mortgage Lending (9 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether the new rules introduced by the Central Bank of Ireland requiring a 20% deposit for non-first time buyers will result in many homeowners...
• Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Personal Insolvency (Amendment) 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...
• Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the protection of certain borrowers who are parties to credit agreements in respect of which credit servicing firms undertake certain services and for this...
• Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (11 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to address the House on this important legislation, which is a priority issue for the Government. The purpose of...
• 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 Peadar Tóibín...
• Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
  Last week I raised the issue of patients with paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria, PNH, a life-threatening blood disease, being denied access to Soliris, a life-saving medicine. Some 35% of...
• Order of Business (85 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 8, Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015 - Second Stage (resumed); and No. 45, Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014 -...
• Wildlife (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (7 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Wildlife Act 1976 and the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2010; and to provide for related matters.I am aware that my...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Ferry Services (4 speeches)
    Today is a say day for Dún Laoghaire. Stena Line announced that it will not be renewing its Dún Laoghaire Harbour ferry contract, which expires on 14 April next. This marks the end of...
  • Aviation Issues (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister. This is the first opportunity we have had to engage in dialogue on the floor of the House. I congratulate him on his appointment and have no doubt that he will continue...
  • Defence Forces Fatalities (4 speeches)
    I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for affording me an opportunity to raise this important issue. On 18 April 1980, Privates Thomas Barrett and Derek Smallhorne were killed while on...
  • Private Rented Accommodation Costs and Controls (10 speeches)
    Every weekend I meet families whose deadlines for eviction are in a few weeks or few months time. For some it was the end of January, now it is the end of February or the end of March, April,...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014 without amendment.
• Revised Estimates for Public Services 2015: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport has completed its consideration of Vote 31 for the year ending 31 December 2015.
• Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (34 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Finance pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1).
• Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move:That Report Stage be taken now.
• Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2014: Report Stage (50 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1:In page 3, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 65(1) of Principal Act 2. Section 65(1) of the Principal Act is amended by the...
• Estimates for Public Services 2015: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of Votes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 for the year ending 31 December 2015.
• European Debt: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (57 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Catherine Murphy on Tuesday, 3 January 2015:“That Dáil Éireann notes:- that the financial crisis highlighted the deviation from the...