Dáil debates

Thursday, 22 March 2007

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31

 

Paudge Connolly (Cavan-Monaghan, Independent)
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I seek the adjournment of Dáil Éireann under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, the recent unwarranted increases in baggage charges of multiples of the inflation rate by airlines Aer Lingus and Ryanair, further boosting their record profits at the expense of the travelling public; the scandalous 71% hike in baggage charges by Ryanair since January 2006 that are by no means discretionary for most passengers, contrary to Ryanair's public statement; the suggestion by Aer Lingus that it is considering charging passengers for seat selection; and the simultaneous nature of the announcement of the increases leading to the suspicion of a cartel among Ireland's low cost airlines.

Joe Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to debate the following specific and important matter of public interest requiring urgent consideration, namely, the impending crisis in Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Carrigtwohill, County Cork where there will be insufficient classroom space and an inadequate number of teachers to meet the increasing demands that will be placed on the school in September 2007.

Photo of Michael D HigginsMichael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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In accordance with Standing Order 31, I wish to give notice to move the adjournment of the Dáil to discuss the following specific and important matter of public interest, namely, the urgent need for the Irish Government to recognise and open dialogue with the unity government of Palestine and, moreover, to use its position within the European Union to encourage the Union to open such a dialogue and to lift the sanctions imposed against Palestine so as to ensure that this latest opportunity for peace will not be squandered.

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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I seek leave to move the adjournment of the Dáil on the following matter requiring urgent consideration, namely, the need for the Government to formulate a monthly departmental response in partnership with communities that prioritise early intervention for children and young people who grow up in an environment of violence and abuse and who are identifiably at risk of becoming serious offenders. This need is more urgent than ever as evidenced by the young age of those involved in serious drug related crime and gangland shootings, victims and killers alike, and by the trial of Kelly Noble which concluded yesterday.

Jerry Cowley (Mayo, Independent)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of major national and local importance, namely, the reason local authorities are using taxpayers' money to fight in the courts enforcement notices imposed on them by the Health and Safety Authority for breaches of road safety regulations by them, and in particular the reason Donegal County Council is seeking an injunction at the taxpayer's expense regarding an investigation sought by me in this Dáil and now proceeding, seeking to restrain the HSA from investigating Donegal County Council or prosecuting its staff regarding a road traffic accident in Donegal in which Sinéad McDaid, an innocent girl, was killed on chippings at road works.

Photo of Ciarán CuffeCiarán Cuffe (Dún Laoghaire, Green Party)
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I seek leave to move the adjournment of the Dáil on a specific and urgent matter of national importance, namely, the water supply in Galway, and that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government be called before the House to explain the inordinate delay in progressing the Water Services Bill 2004 through this House given that it would address the licensing, monitoring and quality control of our municipal water supplies.

Photo of Trevor SargentTrevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)
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I wish to have the business of Dáil Éireann adjourned under Standing Order 31 to raise an urgent matter of public importance, namely, the failure of the Government to provide leadership on energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reductions, and its failure to operate in a cost efficient manner by allowing Departments' energy bills to double to €7.7 million since the last general election.

Photo of Seymour CrawfordSeymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss an urgent matter of local and national importance, that is, the cutbacks by the Minister for Health and Children of intervention support for the elderly where the overall support for a nursing home in the Cavan-Monaghan region, for instance, is not allowed to exceed €531, including pension. Actual costs of between €650 and €800 are the norm yet the Minister allows overtime to be paid to advisers of up to €1,500 per day. The elderly deserve better and an urgent resolution of the problem.

Photo of Rory O'HanlonRory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Having considered the matters raised they are not in order under Standing Order 31.