Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 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 O'Meara that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Communications,...
• Order of Business. (77 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 to be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration...
• Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Referral to Joint Committee. (1 speech)
  I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 (No. 29 of 1996), shall continue in operation for the...
• Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage. (18 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the bill be now read a Second Time."
• Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (48 speeches)
  I am delighted to have this opportunity to outline to Seanad Éireann the Government's public spending plans as set out in the 2005 Estimates. In my budget next week I will set out the full...
• Road Network: Motion. (55 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Eireann, —while fully accepting the importance of developing an adequate roads infrastructure and ever mindful of the need to have a practical approach to planning matters,...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Mine Sites. (5 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State and I thank him for addressing this important matter. This is not the first time I have raised this issue in the House. I raise it this evening because it is an...
• Ambulance Service. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter and the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for coming to the House. I have raised the need for an ambulance base and a primary...
• Rural Transport Services. (2 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I would like to know if additional funding is available for the 34 important and successful rural transport initiatives throughout the country. It is...