Dáil debates

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

  • Tax Reliefs (7 speeches)
    I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on this issue, as it is one that affects thousands of people around the country, not least in my home constituency of Wicklow, and has recently been...
  • Teaching Council (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Ciarán Cannon. I have been contacted by numerous teachers who have been trying to get accreditation for a long period of time from the Teaching Council....
  • Mental Health Services (4 speeches)
    Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the Minister of State's strong personal commitments on the issues covered in her own brief. I would like to talk today about the cuts to...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    We are seeing a repeat of a trend in the health service since the Government and, in particular, the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, took office. There has been almost a 50% increase...