Dáil debates

Thursday, 8 March 2012

  • Foreign Conflicts (8 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to discuss the dire situation in Syria. What is happening in that country shows the lack of respect for human life by President Assad. He calls himself president, yet...
  • Gender Equality (6 speeches)
    Today is international women's day. In deference to this auspicious day, I call on the Government to legislate for a corporate board quota similar to that of Norway. This would compliment the...
  • School Staffing (8 speeches)
    The cuts to the school in question in this matter arise from budget 2012. At the time I said the budget, in particular the education budget, lacked balance and in many cases was affecting the...
  • Broadcasting Services (6 speeches)
    The Minister will be aware that a special meeting of the RTE Authority has been called for tomorrow following the upholding of a complaint by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland about the...