Seanad debates
Tuesday, 11 November 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 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 Arts, Sport and...
- Order of Business. (67 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion under which the subject matter of motion No. 15 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and...
- European Schemes: Motions. (2 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following scheme in draft: an initiative of the Italian Republic with a view to adopting a Council Directive on assistance in cases of transit through...
- Freedom of Information Act: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Freedom of Information Act 1997 (Prescribed Bodies) Regulations 2003, copies of which were laid in draft form before...
- Direct Payments Decoupling: Statements. (31 speeches)
I am delighted to open this debate on full decoupling of payments under the Agenda 2000 mid-term review agreement that was reached by the Council of Ministers in Luxembourg on 26 June last. The...
- Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (67 speeches)
Acting Chairman: To avoid any confusion in the debate, I remind Senators that there are two lists of amendments, the printed yellow list and the white list. Acting Chairman: Section 1 agreed...
- Adjournment Matters. - Arts Funding. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming here to discuss the issue of investment in the arts with particular reference to the negative impact of cuts on performing companies and the communities...
- Adjournment Matters. - Architectural Heritage. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. Some decades ago I was on holiday in Bolgheri, on the west coast of Italy. One evening we were talking to some of the locals, who told us...
- Tax Compliance. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister for Social and Family Affairs for taking the time to reply to my Adjournment matter. Although it may be a complex issue I raise this matter for a simple reason. Suppliers of...
