Dáil debates

Tuesday, 17 February 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Agriculture Schemes (20 speeches)
    129. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the estimated cost of the super-levy fine on Ireland for 2015; the steps taken by him to have this reduced; the success to date of...
  • GLAS Payments (5 speeches)
    130. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will accept that a quarter payment to farmers in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme, as is proposed for October, is...
  • Agriculture Schemes Eligibility (8 speeches)
    131. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he will prioritise the old-young farmers category for the 60% grant in the new targeted agricultural measures; and if he will make...
  • Rural Development Plan (12 speeches)
    132. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when the new rural development plan is due to be agreed; the dates the various schemes will open under the plan in 2015; and if he...
  • Installation Aid Scheme Eligibility (7 speeches)
    133. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures being taken to resolve the situation of those farmers under 40 years of age, who have been farming full-time for five...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Harbours and Piers Development (7 speeches)
    134. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his plans for Howth Harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6676/15]
  • Animal Welfare (9 speeches)
    135. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in view of a recent hunting report (details supplied), which reveals that a fox was hunted by 37 hounds for over 13 miles, if he will...
  • Beef Exports (13 speeches)
    136. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views regarding the possible future effects on the reputation of Irish beef, arising from the involvement of a company (details...
  • Aquaculture Licences (7 speeches)
    137. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of applications received each year by his Department for fin-fish farming licences since he became Minister; the number 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 Michael McCarthy - the...
• Leaders' Questions (120 speeches)
  Last week in the Irish Examiner, it was reported that approximately 400 homes have been listed for repossession since 1 January. Across Munster, the figure is just under 700 since the beginning...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Northern Ireland Issues (55 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide details of his statement on 17 October 2014 regarding the commencement of political talks in Northern Ireland. [41669/14]
• Order of Business (80 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 38, Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014 - Report and Final Stages (resumed). It is proposed, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, that...
• Finance (Local Property Tax) (Amendment) Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 to make provision whereby the current level of local property tax shall not be...
• Estimates for Public Services 2015: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2015: Vote 32 -...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Rural Transport Services (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, for coming into the Chamber to discuss this issue. In December 2013 the then Minister of State with responsibility for public transport,...
  • Coastal Protection (9 speeches)
    The next matter for Topical Issues debate is in the name of Deputy Michael McNamara to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, on coastal defence studies. The Minister of State, Deputy...
  • Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (14 speeches)
    Gabhaim buíochas leis an Aire as bheith anseo chun déileáil leis an gceist rí-thábhachtach seo. The whole process around the social inclusion and community activation...
  • Mare Nostrum Project (6 speeches)
    The Minister of State, Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, will no doubt agree that events on the Mediterranean are a terrible reflection on the European Union and the West in general....
• Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) (26 speeches)
  Debate resumed on amendment No. 1:In page 3, to delete lines 26 and 27 and substitute the following:"(a) a general practitioner medical and surgical service,".-(Minister for Justice and Equality).
• Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (14 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I wish to introduce the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2015. This Bill has come to be known as Jake's law in memory of six year old Jake...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Health has concluded its consideration of the Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014 and has made no amendments thereto.