Seanad debates
Wednesday, 10 March 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 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 Finance to sanction...
- Order of Business. (105 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion concerning the referral to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights of the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into...
- Report on Dublin and Monaghan Bombings: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann, notwithstanding the Order of 10 December 2003 requesting the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-committee thereof, to...
- Air Navigation and Transport (International Conventions) Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 speeches)
Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.
- Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (361 speeches)
I thank the Seanad for arranging to take statements today on this issue and welcome the opportunity to outline for the Members of this House the provisions of the new guidelines on sustainable...
- Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (339 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to reform the practice of making political appointments to semi-State bodies. This motion addresses the issue of political appointments to...
- Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
Drainage Schemes.
- Drainage Schemes. (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon. I have discussed this issue previously with him and also with the Minister for Finance. I ask that the work which was started over 40 years ago on...
- Schools Refurbishment. (2 speeches)
It is very pleasant to have the Minister of State in the House once again. What funding does he intend to make available to resurface the school yard at Brusna national school, Ballaghadereen, in...
