Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 May 2004
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 1.15 p.m.
- Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Scanlon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality...
- Order of Business. (120 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Annual Report of the Ombudsman 2003, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 4 p.m., with the...
- Ombudsman's Report: Statements. (20 speeches)
I am pleased the House has, with commendable speed, set time aside to discuss the report of the Ombudsman. After all, the report was published only a week or so ago. This is the first report to...
- An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2004: Céim an Choiste. (0 speeches)
- Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (33 speeches)
Before the House proceeds to consider the Bill, I wish to deal with a procedural matter regarding Bills to amend the Constitution. The substance of the debate on Committee Stage relates to the...
- Family Law: Motion. (84 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to furnish the House with a report of progress to date and future plans aimed at securing the full compatibility of Irish family law with...
- An Bille um an Seachtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2004: Céim an Choiste (Atógáil). (0 speeches)
- Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (82 speeches)
Atógadh an díospóireacht ar leasú a 8:
- Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
- Child Care Services. (2 speeches)
I thank the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, for coming into the House to take this motion. In 2001 Ballymote Community Child Care Company Limited lodged its...
- Security Measures at Farmleigh. (3 speeches)
The Minister is aware that razor wire was erected around part of the boundary of Farmleigh prior to the visit of EU leaders last weekend in order to provide additional security to the House and...
- Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
It is disgraceful that I have to raise this issue again. The Department is conscious of the urgent necessity for a new primary school at Kilfinane, County Limerick. I previously raised the matter...