Seanad debates

Wednesday, 17 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 Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade...
• Order of Business. (102 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the report of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin bombings of 1972 and 1973, that is prior to the Dublin-Monaghan bombings, to enable...
• Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Dublin Bombings of 1972 and 1973: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann requests the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights or a sub-committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the report of the...
• Public Private Partnerships: Statements. (16 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to reiterate my personal commitment and that of the Government to the public private partnership model as a procurement option. This debate is timely given that the...
• Visit of South African Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker I ask the House to join me in welcoming Mr. Shaun Edward Byneveldt and a parliamentary delegation from the Western Cape Province of South Africa, who are in the...
• Public Private Partnerships: Statements (Resumed). (15 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Senator Ryan's observations on the flow of traffic at the Westlink toll bridge are not correct. The extra toll booths and laneways have improved the...
• Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (135 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Power, on the first occasion on which I have had an opportunity to do so and congratulate him on his promotion. I wish him every success.
• Health Services: Motion. (183 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: —noting the emerging crisis in the delivery of our maternity services all over the country; —noting the recent unnecessary death of a person in Monaghan due to...
• Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (18 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 7 October 1997 and by Seanad Éireann on 8 October 1997, as amended by...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Community Employment Schemes. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, to take this Adjournment matter on an issue which is very important to the people of County Longford. The motion relates to the community...
• Special Educational Needs. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This matter relates to a request for a review of circular 09/04 issued by the Minister and the Department of Education and Science last June. The...
• Hospital Services. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter and I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This is an important matter for the people of Waterford and the south east region....