Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 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 Ulick Burke 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. (31 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a sessional order as agreed by CPP, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the First Progress Report of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs, to be...
• Order of Business: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the...
• Report of National Advisory Committee on Drugs: Statements. (13 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad in my capacity as Minister of State with responsibility for the national drugs strategy. I wish to provide the House with an update on the progress...
• Disabilities Bill: Motion. (19 speeches)
  I move: "That Seanad Éireann, condemning the continuing delay in the publication of the Disabilities Bill and noting the clear indication from the Government that this legislation will not...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Special Educational Needs. (5 speeches)
  I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for selecting this matter and I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to deal with it. St. Colman's national school, Corofin, Cummer, Tuam, County...
• Hospital Services. (3 speeches)
  I wish to raise the issue of Plunkett Home in Boyle, County Roscommon, operated under the aegis of the Western Health Board and providing a fantastic service to the people of north Roscommon. It...