Dáil debates

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

  • Modern Languages Initiative (7 speeches)
    The decision by the Minister for Education and Skills to abolish the modern languages in primary schools initiative was extremely regressive and shortsighted. After benefiting 550 primary...
  • Unemployment Levels (4 speeches)
    We must examine the unemployment figures for the south east. The national employment rate is 14.8% and the corresponding figure for the south east is 19.7%. Let us call it 20%, which is 25%...
  • Sentencing Policy (6 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter which has been raised by Deputy Calleary and me. I ask the Government to consider the introduction of legislation to cover cases where the...
  • Energy Regulation (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the Ceann Comhairle's office affording me the opportunity to raise this issue. I also welcome the Minister, Deputy Rabbitte, to the House to discuss this matter. I do not normally...