Seanad debates

Tuesday, 25 February 2003

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Tuffy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade...
• Order of Business. (76 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a proposal to appoint a select committee to be joined with a select committee of the Dáil to consider The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters...
• Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Message from Dáil. (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has passed the following resolution: That Dáil Éireann concurs with Seanad Éireann in its Resolution communicated to Dáil Éireann on 12 February 2003 that it is expedient that...
• The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Motion. (1 speech)
  An Leas-Chathaoirleach: I move: An Leas-Chathaoirleach: That a Select Committee be appointed to be joined with a Select Committee to be appointed by Dáil Éireann to consider The Royal...
• Competition Act 2002: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, pursuant to the provisions of section 18(7) of the Competition Act 2002 (No. 14 of 2002), hereby confirms the Competition Act 2002 (section 18(5))...
• Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
  I move:
• Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 4 of the Fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the...
• State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order 2003: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approve the following draft order: State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order 2003, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th January, 2003....
• Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (1 speech)
  I move the following motions: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption...
• Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (65 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
• Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (234 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
• Adjournment Matters. - Designated Areas. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to speak on a matter which has arisen in my area. I refer to the need for the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to clarify the position on lands...
• Nenagh Law Centre Staffing. (7 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving permission to raise this important matter of the staffing levels at the legal aid centre in Nenagh and at the associated centres in Thurles and Clonmel. As...