Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 October 2002

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...
• Order of Business. (51 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2002 – all Stages, with the contributions of spokespersons on Second Stage not to exceed 20 minutes, to be resumed after Private...
• European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (42 speeches)
  A Chathaoirligh, I seek your guidance on this matter. I know the Minister for Foreign Affairs is anxious to contribute to the debate at an early stage. I am happy to formally move the Bill on...
• European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Committee and Remaining Stages. (16 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (31 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, in the light of the recent Equality Authority Report, requests the Government to give an assurance that it will either accept from the Independent benches or...
• Immigration Bill, 2002: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 122 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Immigration Bill, 2002 which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General...
• Official Languages (Equality) Bill, 2002: Motion. (3 speeches)
  I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 122 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Official Languages (Equality) Bill, 2002 which had reached Committee Stage prior to...
• Adjournment Matters. - Cardinal Healthcare, Longford. (7 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming here this evening to deal with the need for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to make an urgent statement concerning the...
• Adjournment Matters. - Disease Eradication Schemes. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for accepting this matter and the Minister of State for being here to reply. I want him to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disposal of TB cattle belonging...
• Adjournment Matters. - Beef Industry. (3 speeches)
  I thank you, Sir, for selecting this Adjournment matter because it is very important that we address the difficulties in the beef industry. Protests are taking place outside many factories. In...