Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Mooney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to...
• Order of Business. (65 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later...
• Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (21 speeches)
  SECTION 69.
• Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (128 speeches)
  I am happy to return to the Seanad to resume discussion of the Appropriation Act 2004. Since the matter was last debated in December 2004, the Bill was enacted giving statutory effect to the...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Foreign Conflicts. (8 speeches)
  I welcome my friend and colleague, the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Treacy, to the House. I am happy that a Minister from the west is now at the forefront of...
• Human Rights Abuses. (14 speeches)
  With the permission of the House I will share my time with Senators Norris and Henry. I raise the case of Mr. Roy Bennett, MP, who is detained in Zimbabwe without trial in circumstances that are...
• School Staffing. (4 speeches)
  While I acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State, the matter I raise is of such importance that I had hoped the Minister for Education and Science would take it personally. It may have...