Dáil debates

Wednesday, 7 May 2014

  • Respite Care Services (4 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to raise the issue of disability services, residential and respite care services in particular. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Alex White, for attending in...
  • Hospital Services (6 speeches)
    On most occasions that I speak in the House, I am addressing a problem but, today, I am addressing an opportunity. The Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, has stated on a number of...
  • Student Grant Scheme Administration (4 speeches)
    I appreciate the opportunity to raise the issue of what I consider to be a glaring flaw in our student grant system, namely, the omission of illness benefit from the list of qualifying payments...
  • National Concert Hall (4 speeches)
    I am glad this matter was selected and I thank the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Deenihan, for coming in to deal with it. As I understand it, differences of opinion on...