Seanad debates
Wednesday, 22 October 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 O'Meara that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The urgent need for the Minister for...
- Message from Dáil. (1 speech)
Dáil Éireann has passed the Oil Pollution of the Sea (Civil Liability and Compensation) (Amendment) Bill 2003 without amendment.
- Order of Business. (35 speeches)
The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re non-contractual obligations, on which the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights has completed its deliberations, to be...
- Non-Contractual Obligations: Motion. (1 speech)
I move:
- Simpson's Hospital Estate Act (Amendment) Order 2003: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: The Health Act 1970 (Section 76) Simpson's Hospital Estate Act (Amendment) Order, 2003, a copy of which was laid in draft...
- Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2003: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the following Regulations in draft: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2003, copies of which were laid in draft...
- National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (118 speeches)
Last week I published the Report of the National Task Force on Medical Staffing. It completes the package of reforms set out in the health service reform programme announced in June. Its...
- Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (43 speeches)
An Leas-Chathaoirleach: Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the...
- European Convention/Intergovernmental Conference: Statements. (17 speeches)
I am pleased to have been given the opportunity to open this afternoon's discussion and update the House on the outcome of the European Convention and the opening of the Intergovernmental...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to regulate the power of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to grant citizenship and to issue certificates of naturalisation and the power of the said Minister...
- Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (69 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the House. I am glad to have the opportunity to introduce this Bill, which is...
- Adjournment Matter. - Mining Leases. (8 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I note from my files on this matter that the Minister of State replied to this matter when I last raised in April. This is at least the third time I...