Dáil debates
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Cheann Comhairle i gceannas ar 9.30 a.m.
- Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
- Company Closures (7 speeches)
1. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the status of his investigations and follow-up following the closure of Clerys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2143/16]
- Job Creation (11 speeches)
2. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation given the high level of job activation and high levels of unemployment, the steps he will take to create more jobs in the economy. [2147/16]
- Employment Rights (11 speeches)
3. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views on undocumented non-European Union crew members in the Irish fishing industry; and his actions to assist these workers and to...
- Job Creation (7 speeches)
4. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation why the Government’s timeline for job targets has been extended to 2020 from what was previously declared by the Taoiseach in...
- Zero-hour Contracts (7 speeches)
5. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to set out his views on the findings of the University of Limerick study into zero-hour and low-hour contracts which the Government...
- Other Questions (0 speeches)
- Job Losses (7 speeches)
6. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation his views that Mondelez is seeking further outsourcing of jobs at the Cadbury plant in Coolock in Dublin 17. [2084/16]
- National Minimum Wage (10 speeches)
7. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation when he will receive a report from the Low Pay Commission following his request that it review the impact of the minimum wage on young...
- National Internship Scheme Placements (7 speeches)
8. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the number of interns for whom he has provided placements under the JobBridge scheme since the scheme began; and how many of these were...
- Employment Rights (11 speeches)
9. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the actions he will take before the end of this Dáil Éireann to prevent workers from being forced into bogus self-employment...
- IDA Portfolio (7 speeches)
10. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the steps he and State agencies within his Department's remit are taking to ensure a supply of office and manufacturing facilities...
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Instruction to Committee (2 speeches)
I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 177, Standing Order 131 is modified to permit an instruction to the Committee to which the Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill, 2015 may be recommitted in...
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (17 speeches)
A recommittal is necessary in respect of amendment No. 1, which is in the name of the Minister, and the other related amendments as they relate to the motion on the instruction to the committee....
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Public Transport Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (11 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are related and will be discussed together.
- Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
- Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." The purpose of the Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 is to provide a robust and effective framework for identifying, disclosing and managing...
- 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 Timmy Dooley - the...
- Leaders' Questions (146 speeches)
Yesterday, I asked the Taoiseach if he had seen the RTE film "My homeless family". I was inundated with calls yesterday from people who were quite shocked by the revelations about the reality of...
- Order of Business (105 speeches)
It is proposed to take No. 6, Public Sector Standards Bill 2015 - Second Stage (Resumed); No. 16, Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015 - motion to instruct the committee; and No. 45, Horse Racing...
- Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
- Inshore Fisheries (8 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, for attending this afternoon to address this topical issue. I also thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this matter. It is...
- Schools Designation (10 speeches)
I thank the Ceann Comhairle and his office for allowing me to raise this issue. This is a simple case of bureaucracy gone mad and in so doing, it has affected the chances of the approximately...
- Traveller Accommodation (11 speeches)
With the agreement of Members we will deal with the fourth Topical Issues matter from Deputies Gerry Adams and Ruth Coppinger, regarding the ongoing eviction of up to 70 people from a halting...
- Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (65 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Public Sector Standards Bill 2015: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
I move:That the Bill be referred to the Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform pursuant to Standing Orders 82A(3)(a) and (6)(a) and 126(1) of the Standing Orders relative to Public...
- Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Instruction to Committee (1 speech)
I move:That, pursuant to Standing Order 177, Standing Order 131 is modified to permit an instruction to the Committee to which the Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015 may be recommitted in respect of...
- Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Order for Report Stage (1 speech)
I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
- Horse Racing Ireland Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (132 speeches)
Amendments Nos. 1 and 51 are grouped and will be discussed together.
- Personal Explanation by Member (2 speeches)
Deputy Adams has informed the Chair that he wishes to make a personal explanation and the Chair agrees.
- Confidence in Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (227 speeches)
The following motion was moved by Deputy John Halligan on Tuesday, 19 January 2016:
