Dáil debates
Wednesday, 25 March 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 Data (11 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of the requests received by the Department for additional staff that were approved, partially granted or refused...
- Public Sector Staff Remuneration (9 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the time frame for rolling back the financial emergency measures in the public interest legislation; the order and manner in which this...
- State Bodies (12 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of chairpersons and non-executive directors of State or partially owned State companies, State bodies, semi-State bodies...
- Easter Rising Commemorations (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the approaching centenary of the 1916 Rising if he will provide details on the projects being undertaken by the Office of...
- Appointments to State Boards (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the average age of chairpersons and non-executive directors of State or partially owned State companies, State bodies, semi-State bodies...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Flood Prevention Measures (13 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to implement the recommendations made in the Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht's report...
- Public Sector Pensions Data (7 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his views on current public sector pension liabilities; the way pension entitlements can be secured across the full range of the public...
- Government Bonds (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if consideration will be given to the raising of a Government bond to fund the provision of critical infrastructure as a means of...
- EU Funding (9 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timeframe for the draw-down of funds by Ireland under the European Regional Development Fund; how his Department will ensure Ireland...
- Economic Policy (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which he expects to be in a position to recognise and reward the huge sacrifices made by the public and private sectors...
- Aer Lingus Sale (8 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in view of the fact that he is responsible for the sale of State assets, if he will provide an update on the attitude adopted by his...
- Coastal Protection (6 speeches)
13. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will carry out an inventory in relation to coastal defences here with a view to having a plan for rolling funding for repairs and...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (21 speeches)
Tairgim: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois." I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". The Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of...
- Leaders' Questions (103 speeches)
Despite the incredible spin on the part of the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Kelly, on Monday last and by the Government in the context of various...
- Order of Business (74 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 6, Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015 - Second and Remaining Stages; No. 13, motion re...
- 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 Lucinda Creighton - the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Jobseeker's Allowance Eligibility (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for taking this issue, which has arisen in my constituency. I am sure the position is the same across the country. It concerns lone parents with a child or...
- Crime Levels (6 speeches)
I have been raising the situation regarding crime in Dublin for some time in this House. I think it is fair to say the situation cannot be described as being under control - in fact, it is...
- Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House to debate this issue. The Government has initiated a process to establish the local community development committees, LCDCs, one of which was...
- HSE Agency Staff Expenditure (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. I also thank Minister for being present to take this important matter. Approximately 400 social care workers in...
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: An Dara Céim (Atógáil) - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 speeches)
Atairgeadh an cheist: "Go léifear an Bille an Dara hUair anois."
- An Bille um an gCúigiú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Aois Intofachta chun Oifig an Uachtaráin) 2015: Céim an Choiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha - Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 speeches)
Before Committee Stage commences I will deal with a procedural matter with regard to Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of debate on Committee Stage relates to the wording of the...
- Ráiteas faoi Eolas do Vótálaithe: Tairiscint - Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (3 speeches)
Tairgim:GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe, de bhun alt 23 d’Acht an...
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Bill 2015: 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 Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders...
- Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015, and has made amendments thereto.
- The Dairy Sector: Statements (Resumed) (30 speeches)
I thank the Technical Group for allowing me some of its speaking time on this important matter. In the more than 30 years that the quota system has been in place, Ireland has been liable to pay...
- Water Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (84 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Ruth Coppinger on Tuesday, 24 March 2015:"That Dáil Éireann:notes:— that from 1 April, one week from now, the first bills for water...