Seanad debates

Thursday, 11 March 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator John Paul Phelan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: To ask the Minister for Social and Family...
  • Order of Business. (132 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not...
  • Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (39 speeches)
    Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
  • Head Shops: Statements (Resumed) (15 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Curran, who is a constituency colleague of mine, and I wish him well in the initiatives he is taking in this area. I look forward to hearing what is...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Pension Provisions (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. This matter relates to last week's announcement by the Government of the pensions framework for the future. Everybody acknowledges that the State faces a...
  • Export Trade (4 speeches)
    I know this issue is not the Minister of State's area of responsibility but it is a matter of concern and is worth expressing. The law that relates to this matter is called HR1 and was enacted...
  • Health Services (4 speeches)
    I refer to St. Mary's day care centre in Mullingar because so many elderly people and their families have contacted me about it. Some 245 elderly people use this well respected and loved day...