Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 April 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 Tuffy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business. (24 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the high level of alcohol consumption by young people, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 12.30...
• Visit of Macedonian Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I welcome the parliamentary delegation from Macedonia in the Distinguished Visitors' Gallery. I hope the delegation members will enjoy their visit...
• Order of Business (Resumed). (42 speeches)
  I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, to the House for a debate on the directive and guidelines issued to Údarás na Gaeltachta on...
• High Level of Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (19 speeches)
  I last spoke in this House on the high level of alcohol consumption on 11 December 2002 and listened to the very comprehensive and interesting debate which followed. Since that time the trial of...
• Private Security Services Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (43 speeches)
  As has been explained to the Senators involved, because of the unusual circumstances applying I have allowed amendments which were not substantially discussed on Committee Stage to be retabled on...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
  I ask the Minister for Education and Science to consider fast tracking the opening of the Adamstown secondary school to cater for the growing number of children in Lucan primary schools. The land...
• Training Centre Closure. (6 speeches)
  I thank the Minister for coming into the House to take this matter on the Adjournment which relates to the closure of St. Mel's training centre in Longford. I thought we would have a celebration...