Seanad debates

Thursday, 8 July 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 O'Meara that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
• Order of Business. (47 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion regarding the designation of the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service as the authorised committee for the purposes of section 32(2) of the...
• Freedom of Information Act 1997: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service is hereby authorised by Seanad Éireann for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 1997 to be the joint committee...
• Business of Seanad. (5 speeches)
  The Leader wishes to make an announcement.
• Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (27 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...
• Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (67 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on it. Each amendment must be seconded....
• Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (16 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for...
• Maritime Security Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (3 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...
• Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (59 speeches)
  I remind Senators that each amendment must be seconded on Report Stage. Senators may speak only once except the proposer who has the right of reply.
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Local Authority Housing. (3 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, for coming in to the House to reply to this Adjournment matter on the application for remedial works to Glenma housing estate, Croom, County...
• Quality Bus Corridors. (3 speeches)
  I thank the Minister for Transport for coming in the House to reply to his Adjournment matter. With the advent of the Luas light rail it is clear that people can be attracted to public transport...