Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 March 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 Tuffy 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. (57 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on food safety, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not...
• Visit of Canadian Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with the Order of Business I have the honour of welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Canada led by Mr. Jason Kenney MP, who are in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. On my...
• Order of Business (Resumed). (15 speeches)
  I support Senator O'Toole's call for a debate on the national pensions reserve fund. The fund was an enlightened initiative which afforded no political advantage to the Minister at the time. It...
• Food Safety: Statements. (25 speeches)
  The recent widely reported contamination of food products with an industrial dye — Sudan Red 1 — has given rise to legitimate concerns in the minds of consumers regarding the safety of food...
• Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
• Industrial Relations Issues. (6 speeches)
  Under the relevant industrial relations legislation, will the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources intervene to ensure, as a prerequisite to any settlement between An Post...