Dáil debates

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

  • Labour Activation Projects (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this matter for discussion. The Momentum programme introduced by the Minister for Social Protection in December is an excellent initiative providing...
  • Promissory Notes (4 speeches)
    I am glad this topic was selected. Reuters Canada broke the story of the promissory note last week, followed by Reuters London and a Bloomberg interview that quoted three different sources from...
  • Local Government Reform (10 speeches)
    As the Minister, Deputy Hogan, will be aware, in October 2012 his Department published the final report of the local government-local development alignment steering group. The conclusions...
  • Child Care Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for her attendance. The two key themes in childminding are the recognition of the service provided by the childminder and the regulation required. It is estimated that...