Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 February 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 Brennan 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...
• Order of Business. (86 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than...
• Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (13 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Competition Authority Report: Statements. (36 speeches)
  The Government welcomes the publication of the Competition Authority's preliminary report and consultation document on competition issues in the non-life insurance market. In the wider context,...
• Dormant Accounts: Motion. (209 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann condemns the decision of the Government to undermine the independence of the Dormant Funds Account Board by transferring all decisions on dormant fund disbursements...
• Message from Dáil. (1 speech)
  Dáil Éireann has agreed to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Civil Registration Bill 2003.
• Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (17 speeches)
  I move: That pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Civil Registration Bill...
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (45 speeches)
  Amendments Nos. 1 and 7 are related and will be taken together by agreement.
• European Parliament Elections (Amendment) Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (7 speeches)
  I move: That pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the European Parliament...
• Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
• School Transport. (3 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I call on the Minister for Education and Science to clarify the access to school transport arrangements currently in place for students from...