16 Jun 2004: Seanad debates (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad debates

Wednesday, 16 June 2004

Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
Order of Business. (65 speeches)
The Order of Business today is No. 1, Water Services Bill 2003 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m. This will not be concluded because more...
Water Services Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (104 speeches)
Section 1 agreed to.
Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2003: Second Stage. (11 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (52 speeches)
I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this important Bill which I am delighted to introduce. As the House is aware, it aims to...

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