Dáil debates

Tuesday, 19 January 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • Flood Relief Schemes (7 speeches)
    49. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will establish a statutory national authority to manage all flood relief projects, including implementation of flood defence...
  • Irish Water Administration (9 speeches)
    50. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will extend the remit of the Ombudsman to include all companies in public ownership. [2081/16]
  • Office of Government Procurement (7 speeches)
    51. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform ,with regard to the Office of Public Procurement, if products can be added to existing contracts without being subject to the tendering...
  • Value for Money Reviews (9 speeches)
    52. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of public expenditure value for money reports he conducted in each of the past five years, including their date of...
  • Health Services Expenditure (24 speeches)
    53. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his discussions with the Department of Health regarding expenditure on health. [2082/16]
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Economic Policy (7 speeches)
    54. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which public expenditure and reform targets will remain an integral part of economic strategy and to which prudent...
  • Public Sector Pensions (11 speeches)
    55. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the full-year cost of ceasing the public service pension reduction on pensions of up to €50,000; the number of persons who would...
  • Tender Advisory Service (7 speeches)
    56. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of complaints made by small and medium enterprises to the Tender Advisory Service since it was launched in February 2015; the...
  • Public Procurement Contracts (7 speeches)
    57. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the extent to which, in all public procurement processes, accessibility is considered, given that users have differing capabilities and...
  • Public Procurement Contracts (13 speeches)
    58. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the impact on Irish small and medium enterprises of the tendering process for Government contracts which favours big businesses; and if...
• 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 (106 speeches)
  The appalling human impact of the homelessness crisis was revealed on RTE last night in "My Homeless Family". The unacceptable impact on families and children in particular was laid bare in this...
• Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (46 speeches)
    1. To ask the Taoiseach if he received a call from Chancellor Merkel of Germany, on the European transmissions directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33920/15]
  • Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (15 speeches)
    2. To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on his meeting with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33922/15]
  • Economic Management Council (7 speeches)
    4. To ask the Taoiseach if the Economic Management Council has the responsibility of preparing Ireland's plans for a possible British exit from the European Union; and if he will make a statement...
• Order of Business (66 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 14, referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the association agreement between the EU and its member states and...
• Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (Amendment) Bill 2016: First Stage (5 speeches)
  I move:That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the Finance Act (Excise Duties) (Vehicles) Act 1952, as amended by the Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Act...
• Association Agreement between the European Union and Central America: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move:That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America on the...
• European Council: Statements (18 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to address the House on the outcome of the European Council which took place on 17 and 18 December. The context for the meeting was no easier than it is today, with the...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects Status (5 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for agreeing to my request to discuss St. Mary’s girls' national school, Lucan tonight in Dáil Éireann. I also thank the Minister for Education and...
  • Special Educational Needs Service Provision (4 speeches)
    The issue that I raise is one that is close to the Minister's heart. I will focus on the Cork region. I have said to the Minister before that there is a chronic lack of spaces for students with...
  • Road Projects Status (6 speeches)
    The next matter has been raised by Deputy Kelleher.
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (6 speeches)
    Deputy Wallace and I are very glad that the issue of surveillance and intrusion into the lives of citizens is finally being addressed and a topic of conversation. We have consistently tried to...
• Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion [Private Members] (45 speeches)
  I move:“That Dáil Éireann has no confidence in the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection.” I wish to share time with Deputies McGrath, Murphy and Healy, and...