Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 June 2016

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 12 noon
• Leaders' Questions (31 speeches)
  I beg the indulgence of the Ceann Comhairle. I am sure the Tánaiste will want to join with me in congratulating the Irish soccer team and the management on their outstanding success last...
• Questions on Proposed Legislation (38 speeches)
  We move now to questions, not statements, on promised legislation for which we have 15 minutes.
• Waste Collection Charges: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (1 speech)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Private Members' motion on waste collection charges. On Tuesday, 21 June 2016, on the question that the amendment to the motion be...
• The Arts: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 speeches)
  I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the Private Members' motion on the arts. On Wednesday, 22 June 2016, on the question that the amendment to the motion be agreed to, a...
• Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (15 speeches)
  I call the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, who, I understand, intends to share time with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Donohoe, and the Minister of State, Deputy...
• 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 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Frank O'Rourke -...
• Summer Economic Statement 2016: Statements (Resumed) (21 speeches)
  I would like to share time with Deputy Paul Murphy.
• Estimates for Public Services 2016: Messages from Select Committees (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine has completed its consideration of the following Revised Estimate for public services for the year ending 31 December 2016: Vote 30 -...
• Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  • EU Membership (7 speeches)
    1. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he has taken to prepare for the economic implications that would arise for Ireland in the event of a possible vote by the British people to leave the...
  • Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears (11 speeches)
    2. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to implement the programme for Government commitment to deal with the mortgage crisis by working with the Central Bank to amend the code of conduct on...
  • Financial Services Regulation (8 speeches)
    3. To ask the Minister for Finance if he is concerned at the manner in which commercial loans are being offered for sale and are being actually sold by non-bank entities and the fact that...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  • Infrastructure and Capital Investment Programme (10 speeches)
    6. To ask the Minister for Finance the extent to which he is exploring options to fund strategic infrastructural capital projects to meet housing, transport and energy requirements off balance...
  • Mortgage Arrears Proposals (10 speeches)
    5. To ask the Minister for Finance to provide a timeframe for the implementation of the mortgage resolution measures contained within the programme for Government; if funding has been allocated...
  • NAMA Assets Sale (7 speeches)
    7. To ask the Minister for Finance the details of his Department's discussions with the National Asset Management Agency officials regarding the decision to shorten the duration of time for...
  • Consumer Protection (7 speeches)
    8. To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to ensure that mortgage holders, tenants and small to medium sized business with loans or credit from non-bank lenders or vulture funds are fully...
  • Tax Code (8 speeches)
    4. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will assist registered farm contractors by introducing accelerated investment allowances to allow them to invest in high-capital-cost machinery, as occurs...
  • Insurance Costs (7 speeches)
    9. To ask the Minister for Finance the steps he will take to ensure that returned emigrants and immigrants are not discriminated against in the provision of car insurance; and if he will make a...
  • NAMA Operations (33 speeches)
    10. To ask the Minister for Finance if he has concerns about the operation of the National Asset Management Agency; if he will call for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the...
  • Statute of Limitations (21 speeches)
    11. To ask the Minister for Finance if he plans any changes to lift the Statute of Limitations on civil offences that may have contributed to the banking crisis; and if he will make a statement...
• Topical Issue Debate (0 speeches)
  • Cancer Services Provision (4 speeches)
    I recently received correspondence from a sarcoma patient. I do not want to divulge the name of the patient even though she has subsequently raised the issue on social media. It is quite a...
  • Nursing Homes Support Scheme (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this topic. I seek a commitment from the Minister for Health to facilitate a right of access to the nursing home of their choice for older people in...
• Animal Protection (in relation to hares) Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (20 speeches)
  I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." Once again the Dáil has an opportunity to put an end to the cruel practice of live hare coursing. There is no doubt that it is cruel and...