Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 October 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 Kitt 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 Science...
• Order of Business. (90 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004 — all Stages to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m, with the contributions of...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage. (6 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  I wish to propose that Nos. 1a and 1b on the Supplementary Order Paper be added to the Order of Business which was agreed this morning. I propose that No. 1b, which relates to the appointment of...
• Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 8(15) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Act 2003, appoints Senator Ulick Burke to be an ordinary member of the Commission in...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (42 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business to allow us to take Committee and Report Stages of the Bill. We were originally to conclude deliberation on all Stages at 2 p.m. followed by a...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (45 speeches)
  SECTION 1.
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (1 speech)
  I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Intoxicating Liquor...
• Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (119 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Defence to the House.
• Medical Cards: Motion (56 speeches)
  Before taking the motion, I would like to extend a hearty céad míle fáilte on behalf of the House to the newly promoted Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. It is a great privilege and...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Schools Amalgamation. (4 speeches)
  Before I call on Senator Kitt, I welcome the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, and congratulate her on her promotion, which is very well deserved.
• Schools Building Projects. (5 speeches)
  I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for affording me the time to raise this issue. I propose to share my time with Senator Dooley, by agreement.
• Decentralisation Programme. (4 speeches)
  I am not sure whether it is appropriate to congratulate the Minister on his re-appointment.