Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 November 2004

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  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 the Environment,...
• Order of Business. (48 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on competitiveness and consumer protection, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m. Spokespersons may speak for 15...
• Competitiveness and Consumer Protection Policy: Statements. (76 speeches)
  I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this House as Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, particularly on the vitally important areas of competitiveness and consumer policy,...
• Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (40 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Tax Code: Motion. (88 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, —urges the Minister for Finance to continue to support a low tax regime; —accepts that since 1997 the steps taken to lower taxes have been the key to growing...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Road Safety. (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, for attending the House to deal with this matter which I have tried to...
• Special Educational Needs. (7 speeches)
  I wish to share my time with Senator O'Toole. I welcome the Minister for Education and Science to the House. Perseverance pays off because this is the fourth time I have submitted this matter...