Dáil debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Leaders' Questions (149 speeches)
  Today, 2 July, will see the production of probably the worst figures on our economy ever seen. I hold the Taoiseach responsible as the former Minister for Finance for presiding over this...
• Ceisteanna — Questions (0 speeches)
  Programmes for Government.
  • Programmes for Government. (293 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if it is intended to publish a review of the progress made with regard to the implementation of the programme for Government at the end of the Government's first...
• Request to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 32 (3 speeches)
  Anois, iarratais chun tairiscint a dhéanamh an Dáil a chur ar athló faoi Bhuan-Ordú 32. We will now deal with a request to move the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32.
• Order of Business (164 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 20a, statements on Haulbowline; No. 21, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed); No. 22, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad] — Order for...
• Hazardous Waste: Statements (135 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the former steelworks site on Haulbowline island. When the matter was last raised in this Chamber, I was in Cork at a meeting on the Green...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Ceisteanna — Questions (Resumed) (0 speeches)
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Defence Forces Ombudsman.
  • Defence Forces Ombudsman. (6 speeches)
    Question 69: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will make a statement on the recently published second report of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces. [25784/08]
  • Overseas Missions. (12 speeches)
    Question 70: To ask the Minister for Defence the role played to date by the Defence Forces contingent serving with EUFOR in Chad; the main difficulties being encountered to date; and if he will...
  • Waste Disposal. (8 speeches)
    Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason he gave his approval for plans to dispose of cylinders of a potentially lethal chemical, hydrogen cyanide, at a Defence Forces facility at...
  • Defence Forces Retirement Scheme. (13 speeches)
    Question 73: To ask the Minister for Defence the age profile of the Defence Forces; the way the age profile compares to those of other EU armies; if he will increase the retirement ages of...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  Defence Forces Civilianisation.
  • Defence Forces Civilianisation. (8 speeches)
    Question 74: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made in the civilianisation of the Defence Forces arising from the pay agreement and modernisation agenda agreed with the Defence Forces...
  • National Emergency Plan. (22 speeches)
    Question 75: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will conduct a review into the effectiveness and impact of the recent public information campaign on emergency planning; and if he will make...
  • Army Equitation School. (11 speeches)
    Question 76: To ask the Minister for Defence if any of the vacancies for two non-commissioned officers and ten privates in the Army equitation school have been filled; and if he will make a...
  • Overseas Missions. (21 speeches)
    Question 77: To ask the Minister for Defence the air assets available to the Irish troops serving as part of EUFOR Chad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25881/08]
• Adjournment Debate Matters (1 speech)
  I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 21 and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputy Joe McHugh — the...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (33 speeches)
  I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."
• Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad]: Report Stage (47 speeches)
  I move amendment No. 1: In page 10, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: ""competent authority" means the Minister for Transport;". Doubts arose on Second and Committee Stages with...
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Fishing Industry: Motion (Resumed) (54 speeches)
  The following motion was moved by Deputy Michael Creed on Tuesday, 1 July 2008:
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Radiology Services Review.
  • Radiology Services Review. (2 speeches)
    It is becoming increasingly difficult for the public to understand why, despite so many external reviews of clinical services in north-east hospitals, so many problems continue to occur....
• Services for People with Disabilities (10 speeches)
  I thank the Acting Chairman, Deputy Jack Wall, for allowing me to raise this issue. Several of my constituents have children with intellectual disability who have been attending Saint Michael's...
  • Crime Prevention. (2 speeches)
    As this is my first opportunity to do so, I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy John Moloney, on his appointment. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for allowing me to raise this important issue...