Dáil debates
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 11 a.m.
- Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."
- Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Second Stage (71 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am very pleased to introduce the Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill to the House today and I look forward to hearing Deputies' contributions. I...
- Bankruptcy (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee and Remaining Stages (1 speech)
Sections 1 to 16, inclusive, agreed to.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (9 speeches)
35. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the timeline to connect all premises under the national broadband plan; and if he will make a statement on...
- Energy Policy (11 speeches)
36. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if and how he will encourage semi-State companies such as Bord na Móna, Coillte and the Electricity Supply Board to...
- Renewable Energy Generation (7 speeches)
37. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he has considered the conversion of Moneypoint power plant to biomass; if he has conducted a cost-benefit analysis; if...
- Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff Scheme Funding (7 speeches)
38. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the value for money of subsidies for wind energy on consumer energy bills, if these will be continued after 2017, the...
- Alternative Energy Projects (17 speeches)
39. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if the Environmental Protection Agency's study of hydraulic fracturing could be compromised in the public's opinion owing...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- National Broadband Plan Implementation (21 speeches)
40. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources when the roll-out of high-speed rural broadband under the national broadband scheme will commence, the minimum speed of...
- Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (7 speeches)
41. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources his views on the wisdom of continuing with the Environmental Protection Agency study into hydraulic fracturing with terms...
- Energy Policy (7 speeches)
42. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the extent by which he expects to reduce dependency on fuel or energy imports with particular reference to the utilisation...
- Renewable Energy Incentives (7 speeches)
43. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources the status of the introduction of a domestic renewable heat incentive to stimulate biomass demand, and given the...
- Hydraulic Fracturing Policy (7 speeches)
44. To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will consider a complete ban on hydraulic fracturing given renewed efforts to mitigate climate change; and if he...
- 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 Alan Farrell - the need...
- Leaders' Questions (40 speeches)
I assume every Member will want to congratulate the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, and the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, INMO, on coming up with a resolution that has resulted in...
- Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (32 speeches)
1. To ask the Taoiseach if a Cabinet committee meeting was held in relation to justice matters in the past few months. [32871/15]
- Cabinet Committee Meetings (13 speeches)
6. To ask the Taoiseach the dates on which meetings of Cabinet committees or sub-committees took place in July 2015. [32875/15]
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has accepted the Appropriation Bill 2015 without recommendation.
- Order of Business (83 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. a15, International Protection Bill 2015 - Financial Resolution; No.39, Garda (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 [Seanad] - Report Stage...
- Dying with Dignity Bill 2015: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to make provision for assistance in achieving a dignified and peaceful end of life to qualifying persons and related matters. This...
- Access to Public Services and Banking other than by Electronic Means Bill 2015: First Stage (6 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to ensure that services provided by public bodies and banking services are accessible by persons who are unable to access such...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill: First Stage (5 speeches)
I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Planning and Development Act 2000 to provide for the establishment of an independent planning regulator, and to...
- International Protection Bill 2015: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
I move:THAT provision be made in the Act giving effect to this Resolution for the charging, in accordance with the regulations made under the Act, of fees (if any) as may be prescribed by the...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- National Positive Ageing Strategy Implementation (4 speeches)
Time and time again, we hear in the media about a crisis coming down the tracks for which we must prepare. This crisis will require our health service to be adequately resourced and equipped to...
- Hospital Services (4 speeches)
Letterkenny University Hospital, which was recently renamed, is the seventh largest hospital in the State. Inpatient numbers exceed 20,000 every year. It is, therefore, a substantial hospital,...
- Flood Relief Schemes Applications (6 speeches)
I thank the council staff, emergency services, including An Garda Síochána, the Army, Civil Defence, the Irish Red Cross Society and staff from the Office of Public Works, some of whom...
- Flood Prevention Measures (6 speeches)
I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Harris, is well aware of the impact of recent floods in County Clare on the lives and livelihoods of many people. Their lives have been seriously...
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (1 speech)
I move amendment No. 23:In page 9, line 15, to delete “Government” and substitute “Authority”.
- Message from Seanad (1 speech)
Seanad Éireann has passed the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2015, without amendment.
- Garda Síochána (Policing Authority and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2015 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (66 speeches)
I move amendment No. 24:In page 9, lines 17 and 18, to delete “upon the nomination of the Authority, be made by the Government” and substitute “be made by the Authority”.
- 1916 Quarter Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (16 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Ba mhaith liom an Bille um Fhorbairt Ceathrú 1916 2015 a mholadh don Teach. Beimid ag déanamh comóradh ar Éirí Amach...
