Seanad debates

Wednesday, 20 April 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 O'Meara 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. (21 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, Maritime Safety Bill 2004...
• Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (130 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Member 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...
• Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (142 speeches)
  SECTION 1.
• State Airports: Motion. (140 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann —deplores the failure of the Government to take a decision on the development of a second terminal at Dublin Airport; —condemns the Government for its failure to...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Hazardous Waste. (6 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this matter again. I have raised it on a number of previous occasions but the context is now considerably altered. The Minister for Communications,...
• Swimming Pool Projects. (6 speeches)
  This is a simple issue and I hope the Minister of State has some good news. My adjournment matter concerns the public swimming pool in Kilkenny city, which is in a very dilapidated condition....
• Work Permits. (3 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for taking this Adjournment matter. There is a pressing need for action with regard to non-nationals awaiting residency who are under severe financial strain due to...