Seanad debates
Wednesday, 20 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 Brady 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. (25 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion on Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004, to be taken without debate. The Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht...
- Visit of British Delegation. (1 speech)
Before calling the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Mr. Paul Murphy, MP, and His Excellency Stewart...
- Order of Business (Resumed). (57 speeches)
I would like to be associated with the Cathaoirleach's remarks and wish our distinguished visitors every success in their job in the North. I wish to make some points on the kidnapping of...
- Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2004, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 22 September 2004.
- Adoptive Leave Act 1995: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 9...
- Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Draft Order: Residential Institutions Redress Act 2002 (Additional Institutions) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann...
- Land Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (39 speeches)
Before we commence, I remind Senators that they may each speak only once on Report Stage, except to propose an amendment and reply to the discussion on it. Also, on Report Stage, each amendment...
- Planning and Related Issues: Statements. (24 speeches)
I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to the House and wish him well in his new portfolio.
- Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business. This is an ongoing debate and will not conclude today. It will resume and whoever is speaking will report on progress. I did not make that...
- Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (4 speeches)
I will share my time with Senator Mansergh. I welcome the Minister to the House and wish him well in his new portfolio. I have no doubt he has addressed many of the problems within the planning...
- Children Act 2001: Statements. (27 speeches)
I thank the Seanad for selecting this important topic for discussion relating to the protection and development of children. I will begin by outlining the context established by the Children Act...
- Garda Recruitment: Motion. (67 speeches)
I move: That Seanad Éireann commends the Government and the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for: (1) their restated commitment to the programme for Government undertaking to...
- Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
- Garda Youth Diversion Programme. (3 speeches)
I raise this matter to ask what plans the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has for the future of the Garda youth diversion programme and whether it intends to maintain funding...
- Schools Refurbishment. (10 speeches)
I am seeking an update from the Minister for Education and Science regarding funding for the upgrading and refurbishment of Lanesboro community college. Lanesboro is a small town on the Shannon....
- School Staffing. (3 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter and the Minister of State for his attendance. I wish to share my time with Senator Kitt. Scoil an Chroí Naoife is a mixed school of 278...
