Dáil debates
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Dublin City Centre Transport Study (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the changes to transport in the centre of Dublin proposed by Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority in the...
- Irish Airlines Superannuation Scheme (7 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will commit to providing a portion of the proceeds from any sale of Aer Lingus to protect the pensions of deferred members of the...
- Road Improvement Schemes (7 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied the route proposed for the M7 upgrade in County Kildare is the most beneficial and cost effective; the timescale as to...
- National Roads Authority Projects (8 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason he decided to refuse the proposed motorway between counties Cork and Limerick, in view of the fact that the National Roads...
- Rail Network (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the Dublin Area Rapid Transit underground project, the railway procurement order for which expires in September 2015; the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Services for People with Disabilities (23 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the measures that are being taken to improve travel and transport facilities for persons with a disability; his assessment of the...
- Cycling Policy (15 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to resolve the concerns of owners of land between Athlone in County Westmeath and Aughrim in County Galway relating...
- Harbour Authorities (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on concerns over corporate governance standards at Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company in County Dublin, and the financial...
- Tourism Promotion (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to try to secure direct flights from China to Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23231/15]
- Cycling Facilities Provision (8 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department is in a position to support the Naas neighbourhood greenway project in County Kildare either in part or in full; the...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health (General Practitioner Service) Bill 2015 without amendment.
- Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Consumer Protection (Regulation of Credit Servicing Firms) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (26 speeches)
Amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order.
- 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 Mary Lou McDonald,...
- Leaders' Questions (24 speeches)
Every Irish family is thinking about the families of the students who were tragically killed in Berkeley yesterday. A further seven students were injured and are receiving care in various...
- Business of Dáil (1 speech)
Before proceeding to the Order of Business, I notify the House of a change in the running order of the matters selected for the Topical Issue debate. The matters raised by Deputy Pat Deering;...
- Order of Business (2 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 38, Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015 - Order for Report, Report and Final Stages; No. 1, Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 [Seanad] - Second Stage; No. 15, motion re...
- Deaths of Irish students in California: Statements (8 speeches)
We are all shocked by the loss of life and injuries in Berkeley yesterday. It is shocking to think such beautiful young people, full of joy, excitement and hope, who had only recently set off on...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Mortgage to Rent Scheme Eligibility (4 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this issue and the Minister of State with responsibility for housing for his attendance. It is an important issue. Unfortunately, one of the legacy...
- Northern Ireland Issues (8 speeches)
I appreciate that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Flanagan, is present to take this important issue. RTE did a good public service with its “Prime Time”...
- Clerys Closure (10 speeches)
I want to raise the issue of the closure of Clerys and the unceremonious dumping of 130 direct employees and some 430 others who worked within the store. The Taoiseach has described the manner...
- Animal Diseases (6 speeches)
I welcome the Minister to the House. I am aware of his commitment to ensuring the transparency and accountability of the Department in regard to BSE. I welcome the clarity he has brought to the...
- Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (54 speeches)
I move amendment No. 1:In page 6, line 18, after “Oireachtas” to insert “and if in employment in a recognised school, shall be informed in writing immediately”.The...
- Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (9 speeches)
Two motions relating to the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, respectively, will be debated together and the debate will conclude...
- Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann resolves that section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 (No. 32 of 2009) shall continue in operation for the period beginning on 30th June, 2015...
- Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources has completed its consideration of the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) (Amendment Bill) 2015 and has made no...
- Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to amend the Children Act 2001; to amend section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1908, section 10 of the Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 and section 13 of the...
- Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Children (Amendment) Bill 2015 to the House and I look forward to engaging in a...
- Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) [Private Members] (14 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation pursuant to Standing Orders 82A3(a) and 118.
