Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 June 2003

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator John Paul Phelan 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...
• Order of Business. (119 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the humanitarian situation in post-war Iraq, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with...
• Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements. (29 speeches)
  It is good to be back in this House. I am pleased to address this issue of the humanitarian situation in Iraq. I am conscious that the House discussed this matter on the Order of Business....
• Visit of Parliamentary Delegation from Bosnia Herzegovina. (1 speech)
  I welcome to the Seanad a delegation from Bosnia Herzegovina consisting of the heads of the political parties in that country. They are very welcome and I wish them a céad míle fáilte.
• Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (34 speeches)
  I second the motion proposed by Senator Norris. I am glad the Minister of State used the word "occupation". It is difficult to make an appeal under the Geneva Convention concerning the...
• Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Committee and Remaining Stages. (29 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
• Autism Services: Statements. (17 speeches)
  I thank Members of the Seanad for giving me the opportunity to outline details of some of the initiatives that have been taken in recent years by this and the previous Government to enhance the...
• Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (136 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann recognises the severe social and economic problems caused by traffic congestion in Dublin and expresses its support for a range of measures to alleviate the problem,...
• Adjournment Matters. - School Closures. (2 speeches)
  I raised this issue on the Adjournment a month ago. It concerns St. Brigid's secondary school, Goresbridge, County Kilkenny. Approximately three months ago, the school's board of management...
• Adjournment Matters. - Services for People with Disabilities. (17 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item on the Adjournment and the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, for being present. There is an urgent need for additional funding for service...