Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 November 2002

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Paidir.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator McHugh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business. (59 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, report of the Committee of Selection to be introduced from the floor by the Leas-Cathaoirleach; No 2, motion re the release of documentation from the...
• Report of the Committee of Selection: Motion. (1 speech)
  An Leas-Chathaoirleach: The Committee of Selection reports that it has nominated the following Members to serve on the Joint Committee on Standing Orders: Senators Paul Coghlan, Pat Moylan and...
• Sub-Committee on the Abbeylara Incident: Motion. (3 speeches)
  I move: That, whereas the Tribunal of Inquiry into the facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of John Carthy at Abbeylara, County Longford, on 20th April 2000 and related matters...
• National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment of a body to be known as the National Tourism Development Authority; to provide for the dissolution of Bord Fáilte Éireann and C.E.R.T....
• National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (30 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Report on Immigration Policy: Statements. (15 speeches)
  On behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, I welcome this opportunity to discuss this important issue in the Seanad. I convey the apologies of the Minister for not being able to...
• Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann recognises the value of Ireland's aid to developing countries, monetary and otherwise, and calls on the Minister for Finance to maintain our commitment to it. I...
• Adjournment Matters. - School Transport. (4 speeches)
  While this may seem a parochial issue, it is relevant to other parts of the country. A few weeks ago students in Ramelton, County Donegal, protested at bus overcrowding. They considered that a...
• Adjournment Matters. - Local Government Fund. (3 speeches)
  I thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for accepting this matter and I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to hear it.