Dáil debates
Wednesday, 11 February 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Public Sector Staff Remuneration (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if and when discussions on a new public sector pay agreement will commence; his aims for such negotiations; if they will cover matters...
- Expenditure Reviews (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the process by which the most recent comprehensive review of expenditure was conducted and by which agreement was achieved on the...
- Public Sector Staff Recruitment (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the moratorium in recruitment in the public sector; the areas in which it has been lifted; and any future planned lifting of...
- Commercial Rates Valuation Process (9 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to introducing a system of self-assessment for commercial rates, in view of the systemic inability of the...
- Public Sector Staff Remuneration (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on the recent statements by the trade union leadership with respect to a proposed increase of 5% in public sector pay, in view...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Government Expenditure (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department has costed recent policy proposals from Ministers including increased subsidies for child care, paid paternity leave and...
- Economic Policy (30 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he remains satisfied that expenditure and reform targets and commitments continue to be achieved; the degree to which...
- Aer Lingus Sale (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the role of his Department in the potential sale of the State's shareholding in Aer Lingus to IAG, the International Airlines Group. [5608/15]
- Public Sector Staff Recruitment (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will report on the status of the lifting of the public sector recruitment embargo as announced in budget 2015. [5782/15]
- Garda Stations (5 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of former Garda stations that were offered for sale on behalf of the Office of Public Works in 2013 and 2014; the total...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (63 speeches)
Question 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) Deputies Jonathan O'Brien and...
- Leaders' Questions (101 speeches)
Last year, the Taoiseach made an apology regarding discretionary medical cards. He apologised to the people and stated that the Government had to take remedial action to make up for the...
- Order of Business (170 speeches)
Could the microphone be put on, please?
- Industrial Relations (Members of the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces) Bill 2015: First Stage (7 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the right of representative associations established under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda...
- An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht 2014: An Chéad Chéim - Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2014: First Stage (7 speeches)
Tairgim:Go gceadófar go dtabharfar isteach Bille dá ngairtear Acht chun an Bunreacht a leasú.I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (5 speeches)
I am thankful for the opportunity to raise with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, the overall shortage of secondary school places for children with autism spectrum...
- Educational Disadvantage (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this matter. The Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools, DEIS, scheme, launched in 2005, is a positive scheme aimed at tackling...
- Technological Universities (8 speeches)
I am sure the Minister is very well aware of the media attention on the proposed Munster technological university in recent days. Today, the Teachers' Union of Ireland lodged a dispute with the...
- Accident and Emergency Department Waiting Times (15 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this most serious situation in our country which is happening in front of our eyes and which is worsening by the day. I wish to pay tribute...
- Estimates for Public Services 2015: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December...
- Ombudsman for Children Appointment: Motion (6 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann recommends Dr. Niall Muldoon for appointment by the President to be Ombudsman for Children.Members of the House are aware that the position of Ombudsman for...
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (13 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Education (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 [Seanad]: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-committee on Education and Skills pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (33 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Climate change is rightly gaining increasing recognition as one of the greatest challenges to face humankind. Its effects respect no...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality, has completed its consideration of the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014 without amendment.
- Child Care: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (39 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Robert Troy on Tuesday, 10 February 2015:That Dáil Éireann:notes that: — child care provision in Ireland encompasses a mixed model of...