Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 May 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (3 speeches)
  I have received notice from Senator Wilson that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
• Order of Business. (10 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...
• Visit of Isle of Man Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure that fellow Members of the House will join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Isle of Man led by the Honourable Noel Cringle,...
• Order of Business (Resumed). (78 speeches)
  I also welcome the Members of the House of Keys, which is referred to in James Joyce's Ulysses. I join with Senator Brian Hayes in expressing concern about the special needs assistants being let...
• International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (55 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
• Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (36 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Members that a Senator may only speak once on Report Stage except for the proposer of the amendment, who may reply to the discussion thereon. Report Stage amendments...
• Immigrant Workers: Motion. (90 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, —recognising the important contribution being made by immigrants to our current prosperity but noting the alarming number of reports of exploitation and abuse of...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• General Practitioner Services. (2 speeches)
  I wish to raise with the Minister for Health and Children the concerns of the local community at the level of general practitioner services in Shercock, County Cavan. My colleague, the Minister...
• Health Services. (7 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Cancer patients in the south east who must travel to Dublin for radiotherapy treatment have the worst transport options in the whole country. While...
• Port Development. (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Gallagher, for taking this Adjournment matter. On 5 April, Limerick County Council received...