Seanad debates

Tuesday, 19 April 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 Kitt that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
  • Order of Business. (83 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 — Report Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 6 p.m. Senators are not supposed to congratulate a...
  • Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (152 speeches)
    I remind Senators that they may only speak once on Report Stage except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on that amendment. Each amendment on Report Stage must be...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter and the Minister of State for coming to the House. The town of Glenamaddy is famous in song and story. The song was called Four Roads to...
  • Decentralisation Programme. (7 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise the matter of decentralisation on the Adjournment. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, for coming to the House to respond to my...
  • Special Educational Needs. (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The matter I raise relates to education which is not his strongest suit. Nevertheless, it is a straightforward issue on which I hope he will engage...