Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 October 2002

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Henry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
  • Appointment of Temporary Chairmen. (1 speech)
    I wish to make an announcement regarding the panel of temporary chairpersons to which I nominate the following Members: Senators Ulick Burke, John Dardis, Michael Finucane, Mary Henry, Jim...
  • Order of Business. (89 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re address by the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Pat Cox, MEP, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion re restoration of Digital Hub...
  • Address by Distinguished Persons: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by...
  • Digital Hub Development Agency Bill, 2002: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move:
  • Order of Business: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the...
  • Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (90 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, recognising the views expressed by Members of the 22nd Seanad concerning the issue of Seanad reform, instructs a sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and...
  • Education Funding: Motion (54 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, conscious of the promises made by Government parties in the general election campaign that no cutbacks in public services were planned, condemns the Minister for...
  • Adjournment Matters. - Recognition of Medical Qualifications. (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. It is appropriate that we are debating this matter this evening because, as he will be aware, the European Commission has given a warm welcome to the ten...
  • Adjournment Matters. - National Monuments Preservation. (6 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Gallagher. It is refreshing to have a Minister of State from the relevant Department in...