Seanad debates

Tuesday, 9 November 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 Paddy Burke 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...
• Order of Business. (72 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 4.30 p.m.,...
• Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to provide for the establishment and functions of the health and social care professionals council and of registration boards for certain designated health and social care...
• Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage. (19 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  The Department of Transport has informed me that the Minister has been delayed by ten minutes. I propose that the sitting be suspended until he arrives to take statements on public transport in...
• Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (45 speeches)
  I had several commitments at the same time and appreciate the forbearance of the House in this matter. I thank Senators for the opportunity to address this House on the progress made in recent...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Job Losses. (5 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at theDepartment of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Killeen, and congratulate him on his promotion. I have not had the opportunity of doing so in this...
• Physical Education Facilities. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy Browne, to the House. This is a very important issue for Davitt College in Castlebar as it is an important...
• Live Cattle Exports. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this important issue this evening. Following last week's announcement that P&O Ferries will withdraw its service on the Rosslare...