Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 June 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 Finucane 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 an...
  • Order of Business. (104 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re Waste Management (Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re...
  • Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:— the Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, copies of which were laid in draft form...
  • Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6o of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the Fourth Protocol set out...
  • Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (50 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Special Educational Needs. (4 speeches)
    While I am disappointed the Minister for Education and Science is not in attendance, I respect the fact that the Minister of State with responsibility for children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, is here....
  • Schools Building Projects. (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for remaining in the House to deal with the matters raised on the Adjournment. He is familiar with the Tyrellstown area and the need for the Educate Together school...
  • Hospital Services. (6 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for attending and addressing this matter. Will he clarify the position on the county hospital in Nenagh, where there is much concern among the public? This concern...