Dáil debates

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

  • Rural Environment Protection Scheme Eligibility (6 speeches)
    With no ill respect to the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Hayes, I think it unfortunate that the senior Minister would not take this matter. It is a very serious issue for hill farmers and has a...
  • Beef Industry (13 speeches)
    I join Deputy Calleary in expressing disappointment that the Minister is not present. I received notification of the selection of this matter at 11.02 a.m. There was ample time to ensure the...
  • Student Grant Scheme Eligibility (4 speeches)
    I thank the Ceann Comhairle's office for selecting this Topical Issue. Some tens of thousands of students are returning to college after the summer break and re-entering the Student Universal...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (6 speeches)
    Last week, the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission, or GSOC, stated that its investigation into an alleged leak from its offices, which gave rise to substantial controversy earlier this...