Seanad debates

Tuesday, 24 February 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 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 Enterprise, Trade...
• Visit of French Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before the Order of Business, I wish to welcome Mr. Alexis Grandin, Deputy Mayor of Saint-Quentin, France, who is here on a short visit. I wish him a most enjoyable and beneficial stay.
• Order of Business. (79 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 20 is being referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food for discussion — these regulations...
• Proposals regarding Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann resolve that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act...
• Civil Registration Bill 2003 [Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (101 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion thereon. Each amendment must also be...
• Equality Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (54 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on it. On Report Stage, each amendment...
• Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to remove the compulsory retirement age for certain categories of new entrants into the public service on or after 1 April 2004, to increase the pensionable age for certain...
• Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (62 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Job Creation. (9 speeches)
  With no disrespect to the Minister of State, I would have preferred if the Tánaiste had been here for the Adjournment. I know the Minister of State has connections with Longford. I believe his...
• Mental Health Services. (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. We repeatedly read in the newspapers of cases before the courts in which no places of safety or treatment can be found for some of the most vulnerable people...
• Social Welfare Benefits. (2 speeches)
  I am anxious that the Minister for Social and Family Affairs outline why a family member who remains at home to care for an elderly parent or relative is disqualified from receiving carer's...