Dáil debates

Tuesday, 14 July 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • International Terrorism (7 speeches)
      89. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade in view of the recent terrorist attack in Tunisia, the protocols and procedures his Department has in effect to ensure the safety of Irish...
    • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
      90. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his plans to ensure outstanding issues in relation to the Stormont House Agreement and previous multi-party agreements are implemented; and...
    • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
      91. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views in respect of discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Minister for Justice and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland...
    • Northern Ireland Issues (7 speeches)
      92. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade when the Stormont House Agreement will be implemented fully; the actions he has taken in view of the recent revelations of collusion between...
    • Foreign Conflicts (7 speeches)
      93. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he is aware that the Sri Lankan Government continues to refuse co-operation with international investigations into alleged war crimes...
  • Other Questions (1 speech)
    I have been advised that as Deputy Seán Conlan is not present, Question No. 94 will be replied to with Written Answers.
    • Eurozone Crisis (7 speeches)
      95. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he has spoken to the Greek Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nikos Kotzias, since the results of the Greek referendum; and if he will make...
    • Ministerial Dialogue (7 speeches)
      96. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on any discussions held with his Greek counterpart or other officials since the referendum held on 5 July 2015. [28377/15]
    • Foreign Policy (14 speeches)
      97. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will report on the current position of a person (details supplied); if he will report on the person's welfare, and consular assistance...
  • 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 Fergus O'Dowd - the need...
  • Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
    The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of the Civil Debt (Procedures) Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
  • Visit of President of the Federal Republic of Germany (1 speech)
    Before proceeding, on my own behalf and that of the Members of Dáil Éireann, I offer a céad míle fáilte, a most sincere welcome to His Excellency Joachim Gauck, President...
  • Leaders' Questions (92 speeches)
    Last week I asked some questions about the sale of the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA’s Northern Ireland loan book to Cerberus, the circumstances surrounding it and the need for a...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Diaspora Policy (25 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach his plans to encourage young persons who emigrated during the recession to return; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8778/15]
    • Northern Ireland Issues (37 speeches)
      2. To ask the Taoiseach if he has spoken to the British Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, regarding the withdrawal of support by Sinn Féin for the social welfare Bill in Northern Ireland;...
  • Order of Business (31 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 12, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Educational Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015 - back from committee; No. 13, motion re...
  • Garda Síochána (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the provisions of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 to exempt charity events and local community based festivals and...
  • Educational Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Educational Research Centre (Establishment) Order 2015,copies of which have been laid before Dáil Éireann on...
  • State Board Appointment: Motion (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann, noting that, in order to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Simon O’Brien as the chairperson of the Garda...
  • Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 131(2), it be an instruction to the Committee to which the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014 may be recommitted in respect of certain amendments,...
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Dublin Bus Services (6 speeches)
      Last week, on Monday, 6 July, Dublin Bus met with councillors from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to propose changes to the current network of services in the south-east area of...
    • Building Regulations Compliance (4 speeches)
      The Minister of State, Deputy Coffey, is familiar with this issue. He would have seen for himself the impact of mica in terms of defective blocks in homes in Donegal. The scale of this, in...
    • Hospital Facilities (8 speeches)
      The Minister may be aware that two day care facilities in County Clare, namely, in Raheen and Kilrush, are to be closed from Monday for a period of two weeks and possibly more. This is creating...
    • Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (4 speeches)
      I cannot believe we are in the Chamber discussing this again. This is another circumstance which, to my mind, represents an utter betrayal of the women who survived the Magdalen laundries. In...
  • Draft Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 1A) (No. 2) Order 2015: Motion (8 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Order in draft:Ombudsman Act 1980 (Section 1A) (No. 2) Order 2015,copies of which have been laid in draft form before Dáil...
  • Message from Seanad (1 speech)
    Seanad Éireann has passed the National Minimum Wage (Low Pay Commission) Bill 2015, without amendment.
  • Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (50 speeches)
    Recommittal is necessary in respect of amendments No. 1 and the other related amendments, as they relate to the instruction to committee motion. Amendments Nos. 1 and 3 are related and will be...
  • Children First Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages (20 speeches)
    I move amendment No. 1:In page 11, between lines 33 and 34, to insert the following:“(10) A provider who is served with a non-compliance notice shall be liable to inspection by child...
  • Social Services and Support: Motion [Private Members] (14 speeches)
    I move:“That Dáil Éireann: calls on the Government to: — implement a range of policies that are favourable to senior citizens to maintain independent living; —...