Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 March 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
  I have received notice from Senator O'Toole that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business. (104 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Committee Stage (resumed) to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1 p.m. Last night, much great work was done...
• Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (124 speeches)
  SECTION 78.
• Finance Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (155 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Finance Bill 2005: Motion for Earlier Signature. (1 speech)
  I move: That pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Finance Bill 2005, on a...
• West Link Toll Bridge: Motion. (128 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann calls on the Government to take urgent measures to open the West Link Toll Bridge on Dublin's M50 motorway. We are here to discuss the issue of the West Link toll...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Lifelong Education. (11 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and the House for giving me an opportunity to put this matter on the record. The Minister of State has always shown an interest in education. In his previous role, he...
• Foreign Conflicts. (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for including this matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy. As this matter is more relevant to his...
• Water and Sewerage Schemes. (7 speeches)
  I too am grateful to the Cathaoirleach for including this matter on the Adjournment. It is a matter of vital interest to the people of Rathmore which is a key gateway to the kingdom of Kerry....