Dáil debates
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Defence Forces Personnel (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Defence the further developments with regard to the 21-year rule for service, for certain ranks, in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter....
- Defence Forces Fatalities (8 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the case of a person (details supplied), a Lebanese national who is the alleged perpetrator of the murder of persons (details...
- Shannon Airport Facilities (15 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Defence the Defence Forces resources allocated to aiding the civil power duties at Shannon Airport to date in 2015; if he is satisfied that this is an effective use of...
- Army Barracks Closures (11 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Defence with regard to the closure in 2009 of Connolly Barracks in County Longford and O'Neill Barracks in County Cavan and Columb Barracks in Mullingar, County...
- Overseas Missions (15 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Defence his long-term plans for the participation of the Irish Defence Forces in the United Nations disengagement observer force operation in the Golan Heights; and if...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Naval Service Vessels (9 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Defence if home ports have been assigned by the Defence Forces to the new Naval vessels which have been acquired by the State; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Defence Forces (8 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Defence with regard to his July 2014 statement that the Defence Forces contribute to economic recovery and should not be seen purely as a cost to the State, and that...
- Easter Rising Commemorations (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Defence the role the Defence Forces will play in the 1916 commemorations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6800/15]
- UN Missions (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Defence if any members of the Defence Forces will take part in the investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon into the recent death of a Spanish...
- Defence Forces Retirement Scheme (4 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in resolving issues arising from members of the Defence Forces who are due to retire, having completed their requisite number of years...
- Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (5 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 17:In page 5, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following:“Establishment of a Restorative Justice Scheme5. The Restorative Justice Scheme proposed by the...
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to make provision for transfer of certain functions under the Bourn Vincent Memorial Park Act 1932 to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; to amend and extend...
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (4 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to introduce Second Stage of the Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014. The Bill provides for a number...
- 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 Dominic Hannigan -...
- Leaders' Questions (108 speeches)
What does the Government have against lone parents? On 2 July next, lone parents working more than 19 hours per week will lose the one-parent family payment when their youngest child turns seven...
- Order of Business (51 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 6, Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014 - Second Stage (resumed); No. 7, Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage....
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Special Protection Areas Designation (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for attending to hear my points. This is an issue about which I am very concerned. The question of the hen harrier is one that affects my part of the world in Cork...
- Road Projects (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this item and the Minister for attending to hear my contribution. I have been a public representative for ten years and since my time on Galway City...
- Aer Lingus Sale (4 speeches)
The CEO of the International Airlines Group, IAG, came before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport and Communications last week. At the committee meeting and in public utterances he gave...
- National Centre for Medical Genetics (4 speeches)
The National Centre for Medical Genetics was established in 1994 and is the only publicly funded genetics service in Ireland. There have been two external reviews of the service, most recently...
- Environment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Second Stage (Resumed) (21 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Environment (MIscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2014: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on the Environment, Community and Local Government pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a) (6)(a).
- Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Teaching Council Act 2001; to amend the Education Act 1998 and to provide for related matters.
- Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (14 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the House on the Second Stage of the Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015. I will provide...
- Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: 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 Order 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business.
