Dáil debates

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Conference Sector Promotion (13 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will give a commitment to engaging with the Web Summit with a view to retaining the event here for 2016 and for future years; and if...
  • National Car Test (7 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to investigate the efficiency and effectiveness of the current national car test system and the operation of that system given...
  • Harbour Authorities (7 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that, in the context of the new Harbours Bill 2015, Dún Laoghaire harbour should be transferred to Dún Laoghaire...
  • Road Traffic Offences (11 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on reports that just 40% of drink-driving cases result in a conviction; his plans to revise and reform laws on drink driving...
  • Public Transport (9 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to work with Dublin City Council and public transport companies to improve the accessibility and affordability of public...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Greenways Funding (13 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for the completion of the greenway between Dublin and Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39196/15]
  • Military Aircraft Landings (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 18 of 23 September 2015, if his Department relies solely on assurances from foreign airlines and...
  • City of Culture Initiative (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the support his Department will provide to Dublin City Council as part of the council's efforts to secure city of culture status for 2020;...
  • Public Transport Initiatives (8 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on plans for the Dublin Bus rapid transit system that has been proposed for the capital city. [39269/15]
  • Tourism Policy (6 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he and his Department have identified the various potential growth areas in the tourism sector, with particular...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
• Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (46 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 Jonathan O'Brien - the...
• Leaders' Questions (111 speeches)
  Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach a number of questions about the inquiry into the sale of Siteserv and other State-owned assets by IBRC. He did not answer the very basic question I put to him,...
• Order of Business (228 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 17, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the economic partnership agreements; No. 17a, motion re...
• Vulnerable Persons Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to protect, on reasonable grounds, the financial autonomy of vulnerable persons, specifically elderly people, who lack reasonable...
• Economic Partnership Agreements: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Economic Partnership Agreements:(i) Economic Partnership Agreement between the West African States, the Economic...
• Ministerial Rota for Parliamentary Questions: Motion (1 speech)
  I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Order of the Dáil of 25 September 2014, setting out the rota in which questions to members of the Government are to be asked, questions for oral...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Environment, Community and Local Government has completed its consideration of the Electoral Amendment (No. 2) Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
• Children First Bill 2015: From the Seanad (17 speeches)
  The Dáil went into Committee to consider amendments from the Seanad.
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Planning Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for facilitating this debate on an issue that I have raised a number of times and with which the Minister of State will be familiar. I refer to the building...
  • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
    I wish to highlight an issue that many people mistakenly believe has been solved. Sadly, it has not, and that is why I feel the need to raise it on the floor of the Dáil. People will be...
  • Nursing Home Inspections (7 speeches)
    Deputies Brian Stanley and Sean Fleming have four minutes in total to make initial statements. I understand they are sharing time and Deputy Stanley is first.
  • Fishing Industry (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for his ongoing commitment to the fishing industry, particularly in light of the last capital plan. There was a very welcome announcement for ports such as Castletownbere....
• Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (65 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine pursuant to Standing Order 82A(3)(a).
• Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Sub-Committee on Social Protection has completed its consideration of the Social Welfare Bill 2015 and has made amendments thereto.
• Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (21 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and may be discussed together.
• Hospital Emergency Departments: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (50 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Colreavy on Tuesday, 10 November 2015: