Dáil debates

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Ceann Comhairle i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Ceisteanna - Questions (0 speeches)
  Discussions with Social Partners.
  • Discussions with Social Partners. (27 speeches)
    Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach when he next plans to meet the social partners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30234/09]
• Priority Questions (0 speeches)
  Programme for Government.
  • Programme for Government. (11 speeches)
    Question 104: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the cost involved in respect of the revised programme for Government as it relates to his Department; and if he will make a statement...
  • Schools Building Projects. (13 speeches)
    Question 105: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason he has spent only 52% of his capital allocation on school building projects of the year to date in 2009; if he will confirm...
  • School Staffing. (13 speeches)
    Question 106: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the number of principals, deputy principals, assistant principals and teachers with special duties who have retired to date in 2009;...
  • Grant Payments. (22 speeches)
    Question 108: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the discussions he has had to date in 2009 with the Protestant community regarding decisions taken in budget 2009 to reduce funding to...
• Other Questions (0 speeches)
  School Curriculum.
  • School Curriculum. (10 speeches)
    Question 109: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the percentage of primary schools which have access to a modern European language other than English and Irish; and if he will make a...
  • Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (8 speeches)
    Question 110: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the extent to which it is intended to improve the pupil-teacher ratio in the classroom over the next three years; the extent to which...
  • Schools Building Projects. (21 speeches)
    Question 111: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the reason €396 million of capital expenditure within his Department has yet to be spent; and if he will make a statement on the...
• Message from Select Committee (1 speech)
  The Select Committee on Finance and the Public Service has concluded its consideration of the Statute Law (Revision) Bill 2009 and has made no amendments thereto.
• 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 Tom Sheahan - the...
• Leaders' Questions (12 speeches)
  I was struck by the Taoiseach's remarks earlier today in the Chamber about the difficulties that the country now faces. There is clearly a range of serious problems ahead of us, and areas need...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (10 speeches)
  On behalf of the Fine Gael Party and my colleagues, I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery the husband and family of the late Nuala Fennell, former Deputy, Senator and Minister who...
• Order of Business (41 speeches)
  It is proposed to take No. 10, motion re referral to select committee of proposed approval by Dáil Éireann of the terms of the agreement between the Government of Hong Kong Special...
• International Agreements: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and the...
• Estimates for the Public Services 2009: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That leave be given by the Dáil to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on the 31st day of December, 2009:– Vote 7 — Superannuation and...
• Estimates for Public Services 2009: Referral to Select Committee (1 speech)
  I move: That, subject to leave being given to introduce the following Supplementary Estimates for the service of the year ending on 31 December, 2009, the Supplementary Estimates be referred to...
• Estimate for Public Services 2009. (0 speeches)
• Vote 12 - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Supplementary) (17 speeches)
  I move: That a supplementary sum not exceeding €4,000,000 to defray the charge which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st day of December 2009 for the salaries and...
• National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Financial Resolution (1 speech)
  I move: THAT Chapter 3 of Part 12 of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (No. 39 of 1997), which provides rules for claiming corporation tax relief for losses incurred in a trade, be amended, by...
• Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (6 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Private Members' Business (0 speeches)
• Government Charges on Businesses: Motion (23 speeches)
  I move: That Dáil Éireann calls on the Government to freeze all charges on businesses until 2012. I wish to share my time with Deputies James Bannon, Simon Coveney and Joe Carey.
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
  Tax Code.
  • Tax Code. (4 speeches)
    I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for giving me permission to raise this matter. We speak much in the house about active citizenship. St. Patrick's Hospital Fundraising Association in...
  • Health Services. (2 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise this important issue. There was a great welcome in 2001 when the new primary care strategy was unveiled. It set very ambitious targets in regard to the...
  • Grant Payments. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Office of the Ceann Comhairle for selecting this important matter for discussion. Recognising the serious financial situation in which farmers find themselves, will the Minister of...
  • School Transport. (3 speeches)
    This is a very simple case. Annascaul is in the catchment area of Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibne. Unfortunately, the child in this matter and four others in the area have learning difficulties and...