Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 February 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator McHugh 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 Children...
• Order of Business. (108 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion, to be taken without debate, concerning the draft Údarás na Gaeltachta Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2005, which propose to amend the existing code...
• Údarás na Gaeltachta: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Údarás na Gaeltachta Elections (Amendment) Regulations 2005, copies of which regulations in draft were laid before...
• National Spatial Strategy: Statements. (51 speeches)
  I thank the Seanad for arranging to take statements today. I welcome the opportunity to outline for Members of the House the many activities that have been undertaken to date to support the...
• Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (110 speeches)
  I am pleased to have an opportunity to address the House concerning the recent Supreme Court judgment on the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004. As the House is aware, for the past 50 years,...
• Employment Policy: Motion. (128 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: —welcomes the very positive labour market figures and notes that the level of employment in Ireland is now at a record high level of almost 1.9 million; —notes...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  Cancer Screening Programme.
  • Cancer Screening Programme. (14 speeches)
    I took due deliberation in preparing this Adjournment matter as it is one which should not be taken lightly. To address the broader perspective of cancer incidence, one in three people in this...
• School Staffing. (6 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister and thank him for taking this motion regarding St. Mary's national school in Drumlish, County Longford, roll number 166655. It is a six-teacher school with four full-time...