Seanad debates

Wednesday, 3 November 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 Mansergh that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to put in...
• Order of Business. (69 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12.15 p.m.;...
• Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (45 speeches)
  I remind Senators that a Senator may only speak once on Report Stage except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, all amendments must be...
• Report of National Advisory Committee on Drugs: Statements (Resumed). (15 speeches)
  As Senator Frank Feighan, who was in possession, is not here I call Senator White. The Senator may speak for ten minutes.
• National Sports Facilities: Statements. (47 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity of discussing the very important matter of sports facilities. All of us here today have experienced an incredible sense of pride and achievement at Ireland's many...
• National Car Testing Service: Motion. (120 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann acknowledges the widespread public concern relating to the operation of the national car testing system since it was introduced in January 2002; believes that it is...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Flood Relief (3 speeches)
  With the permission of the House I will share my time with Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The floods in Clonmel last week, only a few years after the...
• Cancer Treatment Services. (2 speeches)
  I have been approached by relatives of cancer patients in Letterkenny and relatives of people who have since passed away. The oncology unit in Letterkenny General Hospital is second to none....
• Rail Network. (3 speeches)
  I would like to ask the Minister of State for an update on the project to install double tracking on the Kildare line. Have any provisions been made for car parking at Hazelhatch Station?