Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 January 2004

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Kitt 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 Science...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (9 speeches)
  All Members of the House wish to sympathise with the family of Mr. Pat Joe Reynolds. A former Cathaoirleach of the Seanad, he had a long and distinguished career in the Dáil and at one time...
• Order of Business. (107 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a sessional order, as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the report, Review of Access to Mental...
• Procedures of Seanad: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the...
• Mental Health Services: Statements. (9 speeches)
  I thank Senators for inviting me to speak on the National Disability Authority's recently published report, Review of Access to Mental Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities. I...
• Recognition of the Irish Language: Motion. (23 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to avail of the opportunity, given Ireland's Presidency of the European Union, and the fact that the accession of new members to the EU will...
• Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
• National Educational Welfare Board. (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I wish to refer to the new National Educational Welfare Board which I welcome. As the House is aware, the Educational Welfare Act 2000...