Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 December 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 Finucane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and...
• Standing Order 30. (1 speech)
  I have received notice of a matter of concern from Senator Bradford raised under Standing Order 30, namely, the need for an improved level of television subtitling by the national broadcaster...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (6 speeches)
  On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party and the House I express sympathy at the recent death of Mr. George E. Russell, or Ted Russell, as he was known, who died in Limerick at the advanced age of 92,...
• Order of Business. (92 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Aer Lingus, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m. with the contributions of spokespersons...
• Aer Lingus: Statements. (26 speeches)
  I am pleased to have this opportunity to update the Seanad on developments in Aer Lingus. Before I outline the current position relating to Aer Lingus, let me refer briefly to past performance....
• Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (1 speech)
  I want to ask the Leader and the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Ahern, whom I welcome to the House, to bring to the attention of the Minister for...
• Aer Lingus: Statements (Resumed). (12 speeches)
  I call Senator Wilson. For the information of Senators there are 25 minutes remaining before I call the Minister.
• Report of Strategic Task Force on Alcohol: Statements (Resumed). (14 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Power, to the House and I thank the Leader for raising this matter again. It is important that Members are given an opportunity to put down markers and...
• Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
• Hospital Services. (7 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, to the House, congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well. I have raised this matter on...