Dáil debates

Tuesday, 10 November 2015

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
  • Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
    • Renewable Energy Generation Targets (8 speeches)
      67. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the reason for the delay in publishing the White Paper on energy; if there will be a policy shift toward maximising all...
    • Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (7 speeches)
      68. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will suspend the research project by the Environmental Protection Agency into hydraulic fracturing due to concerns...
    • Broadband Service Provision (15 speeches)
      69. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will prioritise County Kerry in the broadband intervention strategy, as the county has had significant...
    • National Broadband Plan Implementation (8 speeches)
      70. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the timeline to connecting premises in counties under the national broadband plan; the future-proofing of the...
    • Post Office Network (7 speeches)
      71. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will expedite and implement the recommendations in the report of the post office business development group, chaired...
  • Other Questions (0 speeches)
    • Broadband Service Provision (28 speeches)
      72. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if this Government is committed to providing fibre broadband to every household in County Donegal; if not, the reason why;...
    • Postal Codes (12 speeches)
      73. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will report to Dáil Éireann on his response to ongoing public concern regarding the escalating costs and...
    • National Broadband Plan Implementation (11 speeches)
      74. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources for an update on the national broadband plan intervention strategy; and if a decision has been reached as to how it is to...
    • Renewable Energy Generation (12 speeches)
      75. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the progress his Department has made in the development of solar energy; the projected target for solar energy as a...
  • 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 —...
  • Leaders' Questions (68 speeches)
    I wish to raise the issue of the sale of State-owned assets by IBRC and the inquiry into their sale, in addition to the difficulties and obstacles that have now been identified by the chairman of...
  • Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
    • Departmental Staff Data (9 speeches)
      1. To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who work on www.merrionstreet.ie; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19229/15]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (21 speeches)
      3. To ask the Taoiseach if he discussed the war in Syria with the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21323/15]
    • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (13 speeches)
      14. To ask the Taoiseach if he had bilateral meetings around the meeting between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States held on 10 June 2015; and if he will...
  • Order of Business (176 speeches)
    It is proposed to take No. 14, motion re referral to joint committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015; No. 15, Social Welfare...
  • Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the following regulations in draft:Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015,copies of which has been laid in draft form...
  • Social Welfare Bill 2015: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
    I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 131(2), it be an instruction to the Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection that, in its consideration of the Social Welfare Bill 2015, it has power to...
  • Finance Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (2 speeches)
    When Second Stage concluded last Thursday, the order referring the Bill to committee was not made.
  • Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
    • Sports Facilities Provision (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter on a very emotional and significant day. All politics is local; that is why I am here. On the day we signed the commencement...
    • Dental Services (4 speeches)
      I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this matter. I also wish to thank the Minister for Health for attending the House for this Topical Issue. I am concerned about the existing...
    • Flood Prevention Measures (8 speeches)
      I thank the Acting Chairman for the opportunity to raise with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government the urgent need to address the concerns regarding the wall height at...
    • Labour Activation Measures (7 speeches)
      The JobPath programme is one of the labour activation measures initiated by the Department of Social Production. The Minister of State may be aware that the programme outsourced labour...
  • Single Resolution Fund: Motion (4 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Transfer and Mutualisation of Contributions to the Single Resolution Fund as required under Article...
  • Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
    I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
  • Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (5 speeches)
    Recommittal is necessary in respect of the amendments in the name of the Minister.
  • Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  • Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (2 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce the Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015 to the House. The Irish bloodstock breeding and racing industry is of major...
  • Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion [Private Members] (17 speeches)
    I move:That Dáil Éireann: agrees that:— prolonged waiting times in emergency departments are associated with poorer outcomes for patients; — the safety and quality of...