Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 October 2004

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.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 Environment, Heritage...
• Order of Business. (51 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the second report of the strategic task force on alcohol, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., with the...
• Report of Strategic Task Force on Alcohol: Statements. (23 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power. I congratulate him on his appointment and wish him every success with that portfolio.
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  I apologise to the Cathaoirleach, the Members who tabled the Private Members' motion and the Opposition and Government spokespersons. It is unprecedented behaviour for a Minister to leave the...
• Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (20 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann urges the Government to redouble Ireland's efforts to bring peace to Iraq and Palestine. I thank the Leader for her apology. We will go around saying things like: "It...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Deer Farming. (3 speeches)
  This matter concerns the deer production sector of the agricultural industry. There is concern among deer producers that they are a forgotten group. It is fair to say that during the late 1980s...
• Grant Payments. (2 speeches)
  I have been approached by a number of individuals who are happy with the final deal on top-up grants and incentives allowing them to sell off bog plots and turbary rights. The deal amounts to...
• Hospital Services. (2 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House. For the last several years Cavan and Monaghan general hospitals have been constantly...