Seanad debates

Wednesday, 19 February 2003

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mansergh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality...
• Order of Business. (32 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges; No. 2, statements on the progress made in implementing the National Drugs Strategy...
• Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, that the Oireachtas Delegate to the EU Convention on the Future of Europe, Deputy John...
• National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements. (20 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad in my capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy and update it on the progress made in implementing the...
• Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend the law relating to the trial and detention of persons suffering from mental disorders who are charged with offences or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to...
• Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (30 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (45 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, recognising that Ireland has one of the highest death rates from breast cancer in Europe, condemns the failure to extend the operation of BreastCheck, the national...
• Adjournment Matters. - Crime Levels. (2 speeches)
  Attacks on churches of all denominations are a growing problem. Over the past week to ten days the media have reported attacks at Glasnevin cemetery, at Leamlara, Dungourney and Inch churches in...
• Adjournment Matters. - Youth Work Act 2001. (3 speeches)
  The Youth Work Bill came before this House as a result of effective lobbying by the youth work sector, including youth work providers throughout the country. The legislation represented an...
• Adjournment Matters. - Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Chair for allowing me to raise this issue and the Minister of State for coming to the House. I raise the matter of the Milltown sewerage scheme in north Galway. Milltown has the...