Seanad debates

Tuesday, 8 March 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to discuss...
• Order of Business. (56 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5.15 p.m., with...
• Visit of Kenyan Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker I am sure that Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Kenyan National Assembly, led by the Honourable Mr....
• Order of Business (Resumed). (16 speeches)
  I too welcome the Kenyan delegation. I sympathise with the Leader of the House on being unable to get a Minister to come to the House tomorrow morning. I am not surprised by this because the...
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (65 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to the House.
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (30 speeches)
  I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage, each amendment must...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Rural Renewal Schemes. (3 speeches)
  The upper Shannon rural renewal tax incentive has been a very beneficial incentive for County Longford. Since its introduction, it has brought about major increases in business, tourism and...