Dáil debates

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • General Practitioner Services (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the introduction of free general practitioner care; when the scheme will commence for children under six years of age; when the...
  • Universal Health Insurance Provision (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Health his views on the report by the World Health Organization, WHO, that has raised concerns regarding the Government's plan to introduce universal health insurance,...
  • Hospital Services (13 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Health further to Questions Nos. 246 and 249 of 18 December 2013, if he will provide a guarantee that 24-7 cardiac cover will be introduced at University Hospital...
  • HSE Funding (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the financial position of the Health Service Executive; his views on whether the executive has sufficient funding to deliver its...
  • Nursing Homes Support Scheme Review (11 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Health if he will provide details of the review of the funding of the fair deal scheme; if there are plans to charge older persons more for their care under the scheme;...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Autism Support Services (8 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Health if he will report on the waiting lists for clinical services for children with autism spectrum disorder in north Dublin. [7943/15]
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (26 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Health when he expects an improvement in both the numbers on waiting lists and the numbers on trolleys in emergency departments; and if he will make a statement on the...
  • Drugs-related Deaths (7 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Health the number of deaths caused by drugs; and if he will provide a specific figure for those involving methadone in each of the past five years; and if he will make...
  • HSE Funding (8 speeches)
    14. To ask the Minister for Health further to Question No. 105 of 11 November 2014, when follow-up funding will be provided for the 550 adults who require general surgery, the 953 patients who...
• Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 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 Denis Naughten - the...
• Leaders' Questions (126 speeches)
  I do not know if the Taoiseach saw last night's "Prime Time", which revealed a very serious analysis from Dr. Tony O'Connell, former national director of acute hospitals, in regard to the...
• Order of Business (138 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 9, Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015 - Second Stage (resumed), and No. 42, Roads Bill 2014 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages. It is proposed,...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Jobseeker's Benefit Eligibility (6 speeches)
    I thank the Cheann Comhairle for the opportunity to raise this issue, which is very important to seasonal workers in south west Donegal, particularly those working in the fishing industry. I...
  • Building Regulations (6 speeches)
    I apologise for the delay, a Cheann Comhairle.
  • Credit Unions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this Topical Issue today. This is a very serious topic with a local element affecting the town of Newbridge in my constituency and the very national...
• Children and Family Relationships Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (48 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Income and Living Conditions: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (45 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett on Tuesday, 24 February 2015:"That Dáil Éireann: notes the incontrovertible evidence that the impact of austerity cuts and...