Seanad debates

Thursday, 29 January 2004

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Browne that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Communications,...
• Order of Business. (44 speeches)
  Before coming to today's Order of Business, I have a few notices to bring to the attention of Senators, with your permission, a Chathaoirligh. The Taoiseach will attend the House from 12.30 p.m....
• Electronic Voting: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That, with effect from 3 February 2004, the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended by—— (a) the deletion, in Standing Orders 53(2)(a) and...
• Crisis Pregnancy Strategy: Statements. (15 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for inviting me to address the House. I am happy to have the opportunity to start this debate on the issue of crisis pregnancy. I would also like to mention...
• Business of Seanad. (15 speeches)
  I wish to inform the House that the Taoiseach will be delayed for approximately four minutes. The Polish Prime Minister arrived 20 minutes late and is just departing now. The Taoiseach must bid...
• European Presidency: Statements. (26 speeches)
  I apologise for holding up the business of the House but my colleague, the Polish Prime Minister, was running a little behind schedule. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address the...