Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 July 2004

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator O'Meara that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The urgent need for the Minister for Communications,...
• Order of Business. (99 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Electoral Act 1997 (section 53) Order 2004 and the Presidential Election (Reimbursement of Expenses) Regulations 2004; No. 2, Education for Persons with...
• Electoral Act 1997: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Electoral Act 1997 (section 53) Order 2004 and the Presidential Election (Reimbursement of Expenses) Regulations 2004, copies of which, in draft, were...
• Business of Seanad. (6 speeches)
  As the Order of Business has only now been agreed, is it possible that the time allocated for the resumed Committee Stage of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003 can...
• Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (17 speeches)
  SECTION 4.
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  Some Senators have requested extra time for this debate. That is a matter for the House, if it is willing to amend Standing Orders, but the Minister of State has kindly said she will work through...
• Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (18 speeches)
  SECTION 5.
• Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (15 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each...
• Business of Seanad. (3 speeches)
  I thank all those concerned for working through the sos and for giving permission to do so. At 2 p.m. a question will be put from the Chair to conclude Committee Stage of the Education for...
• Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (68 speeches)
  SECTION 9.
• Barron Report: Statements. (16 speeches)
  It is proposed to allow Senator Jim Walsh to speak for 15 minutes as he was a member of the Sub-Committee on the Barron Report. Is that agreed? Agreed.
• National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (41 speeches)
  I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on that amendment. Each amendment on Report Stage must be...
• EU Presidency: Motion. (27 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: Commends the members of the Government on the hugely successful EU Presidency and thanks them for all their efforts which have ensured that the reputation of the...
• Business of Seanad. (3 speeches)
  I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the proceedings on Committee Stage of the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004 shall, if not previously concluded, be brought to a...
• Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (149 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Equality Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (19 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the...
• International Development Association (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (15 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• International Development Association (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 speeches)
  Bill put through Committee, reported without recommendation and received for final consideration.
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Hazardous Waste. (3 speeches)
  In the seven years I have been in this House, I have raised this matter more often than any other. That is an indication of the long running nature of the problem, how difficult it has been to...
• Rail Services. (3 speeches)
  I thank the Minister for his attendance in the House to deal with the matter of the extension of the Maynooth railway line from Clonsilla to Clonee. I congratulate the Minister on the launch of...