Dáil debates
Tuesday, 17 June 2008
Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32
4:00 pm
John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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Anois, iarratais chun tairisceana a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32. We will now deal with Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32.
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the decision of the Irish people to reject the Lisbon treaty by referendum, and the consequences this decision has for Ireland's future in Europe. If this is not an issue of national importance, I do not know what is.
Liz McManus (Wicklow, Labour)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss the following urgent matter, namely, the serious concerns of local people about the hazards arising from a plan by the company, Rentokill, and South Dublin County Council, to transport cylinders of hydrogen cyanide from Ballymount in Dublin for disposal at a Defence Forces' facility at Manor Kilbride in County Wicklow.
Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to discuss a matter of urgent national importance, namely, the defeat of the Lisbon treaty referendum.
Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 on a matter of extreme importance, namely, the proposed closure of the Civil Service crèche in Ennis, County Clare and the manner in which the closure was communicated to the parents and staff. Two weeks notice is not good enough for the parents of the 47 children in which to find alternative child care. Neither is this adequate notice for the 16 skilled staff who are faced with unemployment, many without a redundancy programme. The Minister for Finance must review his decision and permit the temporary operator to remain in place in October, when a permanent operator can be appointed.
James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the threat to those among us at the mercy of a system that is failing to meet their needs, that is, the homeless. They are the victims today of Government spin, which sees the announcement of new measures for them to access essential shelter, but without the financial input to make such plans a reality.
Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the phenomenal rise in fuel prices which now add up to 10% of a person's weekly income, an increase of 70% on 16 years ago; the fact that the Government did not raise the fuel allowance in the last budget, which means that those who failed to meet the price of fuel before the latest increases are suffering hugely; and the need for the Government to immediately help those living with fuel poverty through an increased fuel allowance. I raise this matter in a timely fashion.
Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Deputy Morgan is a great man.
Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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I wish to seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, that the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food urgently addresses the crisis in the fishing industry and, in particular, the impact of sky-rocketing fuel costs, serious quota restrictions, the overfishing by foreign fleets in Irish waters, the detrimental impact of these developments and the loss of jobs in Howth and other fishing ports around the coast; and if the Minister will report to Members on the current appalling situation for fishermen, their families and our coastal communities.
John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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Tar éis breithnithe a dhéanamh ar na nithe ardaithe, níl siad in ord faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32. Having considered the matters raised, they are not in order under Standing Order 32.
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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That is unbelievable.
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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That is a disgrace. Shame on you, a Cheann Comhairle. We will spend the rest of the evening talking rubbish. It is unbelievable.
John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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I call the Taoiseach.
P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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The people have spoken.
Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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An important decision was taken on our future in Europe.
John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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I call the Taoiseach.