Dáil debates

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

  • VAT Rates (6 speeches)
    On the day that is in it, Ash Wednesday, I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for allowing me to introduce this Topical Issue. I am keen to discuss how we might be able to help people. I know many...
  • Radon Gas Levels (8 speeches)
    I compliment Deputy Phelan on an excellent contribution and her article in The Irish Times of yesterday. I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the issue of radon gas and the property tax....
  • Suicide Prevention (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this issue. While the connection between alcohol abuse, suicide, attempted suicide and self-harm is internationally recognised, it is not...
  • Inter-Country Adoptions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for giving me an opportunity to raise the important issue of international adoption, which affects hundreds of families across the country. I had thought the Minister...