Dáil debates

Thursday, 16 February 2012

  • Financial Services Regulation (5 speeches)
    Yesterday the Financial Services Ombudsman's report for 2011 was published. It highlighted the continuing problems we have by shining a light on the way the financial industry often treats its...
  • Social Welfare Code (4 speeches)
    I hope there is some leniency with my time. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important issue for debate in the Dáil. We are all aware of the importance of having a safety net in...
  • Employment Support Services (4 speeches)
    I want to provide the context for this issue. In 2010 some 20 courses were offered to residents of Balbriggan and the surrounding areas in the FÁS facility. In 2011 the number of courses was...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes (4 speeches)
    I will not have to elaborate too much on this issue as the Minister of State and I share the constituency of Galway East. He will appreciate that there was a unique decision by the members of...