Dáil debates
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (1 speech)
Before we begin, I must ask Members to observe the time limits for questions. Yesterday, many Members’ questions were not reached because other Members went over the time limit. It is...
- GLAS Administration (23 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the progress to date in the roll-out of the green low-carbon agri-environment scheme, GLAS; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Milk Quota (22 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the person who made the decision not to prosecute anyone in relation to the milk quota irregularities involving Glanbia, Clongowes Wood...
- Commonage Land (8 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to the basic payment scheme, why he is continuing to rely on maps and reports that were prepared on foot of an inspection...
- Grocery Industry Competition (12 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he has taken to ensure that horticulture farmers receive an equitable price for their produce during Christmas 2015 and that...
- Horse Racing Industry Funding (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views that the imposition of a foal levy based on the advertised value of the nomination fee of a stallion means that when the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Afforestation Programme (21 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the role he envisages forestry playing in helping Ireland meet European Union climate mitigation targets; and if he will make a...
- Departmental Investigations (6 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding Keelderry commonage lands, further to the Seanad motion of 14 February 2012 by a Senator (details supplied), if he will...
- Beef Data Programme (17 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if he is satisfied with the progress of the beef data and genomics scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41245/15]
- Special Protection Areas Designation (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of the agri-environment scheme for those farmers whose lands are designated for the protection of the habitat of the hen...
- Legal Matters (7 speeches)
11. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if a formal investigation was conducted into the farm investment scheme and into the farm waste management scheme; the reason a...
- Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) (36 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 6:
- 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 Robert Dowds - the need...
- Leaders' Questions (150 speeches)
Slowly but surely, the Department of Education and Skills and the National Council for Special Education are retreating from special education in mainstream schools, and they are consistently...
- Order of Business (160 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 14, Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015 – Financial Resolution; No. 46, statements on Northern Ireland; No. 43, Finance Bill 2015 - Report Stage (resumed) and...
- Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
I move:That Section 125A of the Stamp Duties Consolidation Act 1999 (No. 31 of 1999) be amended to provide for the specified rate of stamp duty in respect of an insured person in respect of...
- Tributes to Retiring Member of Staff (32 speeches)
I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle to extend my congratulations and those of the House to Mr. Bernard Hand, who is present and who will leave us this week as he retires. Bernard joined...
- Northern Ireland: Statements (57 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to open the debate on Northern Ireland and the outcome of the political talks in Belfast, which were convened by the UK Prime Minister, Mr. Cameron, and me in September....
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Excise Duties (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister for coming to the House to address this matter. The controversy around Volkswagen has caused people to focus on the issue. The Minister, or whoever holds the position after...
- Job Losses (4 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Joe McHugh, for taking this Topical Issue matter. It has been brought to my attention recently that...
- National Dementia Strategy (6 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for sanctioning this debate and the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for attending to take it. The community action on dementia...
- Special Educational Needs Service Provision (9 speeches)
I understand that Deputy Lowry is providing one minute to Deputy Healy. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Finance Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (25 speeches)
Debate resumed on amendment No. 21:
- Estimates for Public Services 2015: Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
The Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality has completed its consideration of Vote 35 for the year ending 31 December 2015.
- Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015: Second and Subsequent Stages (26 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time". I am pleased to open the debate in the Dáil on the Motor Vehicles (Duties and Licences) Bill 2015. In light of the importance of the...
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (40 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Message from Select Sub-Committee (1 speech)
The Select Sub-Committee on Health has completed its consideration of the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015 and has made no amendments thereto.
- Credit Union Sector: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (25 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael McGrath on Tuesday, 24 November 2015:
