Dáil debates

Thursday, 27 February 2014

  • Human Rights Issues (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing this debate and thank the Minister of State, Deputy Costello, for attending to deal with it. The issue concerns the plight of the Rohingya people from...
  • Carbon Tax Implementation (6 speeches)
    The carbon tax was introduced in 2010 as a very important element of our climate change strategy. The rate of tax with effect from 1 May 2013 is based on a €10 charge for CO2 and will...
  • Building Regulations Application (4 speeches)
    Thank you, a Cheann Comhairle, for allowing me to raise this issue, given that the new regulations are due to commence next week. I recognise the need to have a strong regulatory system to...
  • Medical Card Reviews (4 speeches)
    The issue I raise relates to reviews of medical cards which have been granted on medical hardship grounds. Reviews are frequently carried out soon after the medical card has been granted. I am...