Dáil debates

Thursday, 23 April 2015

  • Taxi Regulations (4 speeches)
    Since the taxi industry review and the announcement of a host of reforms and new regulations, a number of problems have arisen for drivers trying to make a living and operate within the law....
  • Local Authority Rates (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for taking this Topical Issue today. On 16 April, we enacted a very welcome amendment to the Valuation Act which gave partial relief or exemption from commercial...
  • Exceptional Needs Payments (7 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, for coming to the House to deal with this issue, which relates to two very sad cases that occurred around the same time. It involves the...
  • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, for being present to take this matter. Indeed, I acknowledge that he has a good record of attendance to deal with Topical Issues. There has...