Dáil debates
Thursday, 26 November 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Economic Competitiveness (9 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions he is taking to increase Irish competitiveness levels given the increased competition from the United Kingdom as a location...
- Economic Policy (12 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has read the report "Modelling Irish Unification" by KLC Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and if he agrees with the projected...
- Fishing Industry (9 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on measures he has taken in monitoring compliance with workplace legislation in the fishing industry, with particular...
- Industrial Development (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on the current regional spread of jobs and on Industrial Development Agency Ireland site visits; and if he will make a...
- Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the progress of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, CETA, between the European Union and Canada; the status of the...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Startup Gathering (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will report on the Startup Gathering 2015, which took place last month; if he has analysed the events and continuously monitored...
- Export Controls (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of the 680 dual-use licences issued in 2014 that were for commercial purposes. [41423/15]
- Regional Development (7 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he is taking to support enterprise development in the midland and western regions; and if he will make a statement on the...
- Economic Competitiveness (11 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his plans to improve the competitiveness of the economy. [41753/15]
- Trade Agreements (7 speeches)
12. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has read the recently released Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, and if he has any concerns about the reported roll-back on...
- Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (4 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 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 Thomas P. Broughan - the...
- Leaders' Questions (163 speeches)
Tuesday night's RTE "Prime Time" programme made for shocking viewing. It exposed the scandal of banks denying mortgage customers their contractual right to return to a tracker rate following a...
- Order of Business (35 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 15, motion re proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in...
- Rent Certainty and Prevention of Homelessness Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing Act 1988 and the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 to update the definition of “homelessness” to...
- Defence Forces Report: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the report by the Minister for Defence regarding service by the Defence Forces with the United Nations in 2014, copies of which were laid before...
- Horse and Greyhound Fund Regulations 2015: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2015,copies of which were laid in draft form before Dáil...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Leave to Introduce (1 speech)
I move:That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December 2015:Vote 30 — Agriculture,...
- Supplementary Estimates for Public Services: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31st December 2015, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
- Economic Partnership Agreement: Motion (8 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the CARIFORUM States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the...
- Economic Partnership Agreement: Motion (1 speech)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Economic Partnership Agreement between the West African States, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West...
- Planning and Development (Urgent Social Housing Supply) Policy Directive 2015: Motion (10 speeches)
I move:That Dáil Éireann approves the following Policy Directive in draft:Planning and Development (Urgent Social Housing Supply) Policy Directive 2015,copies of which have been laid in...
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (15 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Criminal Justice (Burglary of Dwellings) Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality pursuant to 82A3(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business and paragraph (8) of...
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Credit Guarantee (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 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
- Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2015 to the House. I look forward to engaging in a...
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2015, without amendment.
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Mental Health Services Provision (5 speeches)
This relates to the provision of a child and adolescent bed unit in Limerick, as recommended in A Vision for Change, the report of the expert group on mental health, in 2006. Recommendation 10.9...
- Waste Management Regulations (4 speeches)
I welcome the opportunity to speak about this important issue again. I have raised it previously in recent months. Despite my repeated efforts to clear up this matter by means of written...
- Harbours and Piers Maintenance (4 speeches)
Howth is one of the most beloved and visited seaside towns in Dublin and Ireland and one of the country's six national working fishery harbours. It is also the premier fishery port on the east...
- Domestic Violence Refuges (4 speeches)
Cuan Álainn women's shelter is a secondary housing centre for women and children escaping from domestic violence. It gives women and children up to six months to live in safety and assists...
