Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 October 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 McHugh 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...
  • Visit of Canadian Delegation. (1 speech)
    Before proceeding with the Order of Business, I am sure Members will join me in welcoming the Speaker of the Senate of Canada, the Honourable Dan Hays, and his Senate colleagues, who join us in...
  • Order of Business. (98 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.30 p.m., with the...
  • The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (35 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, concerned at the plight of undocumented Irish people living in difficult circumstances in the United States of America: —welcomes the high priority being given by...
  • Clare Street Traffic Management Initiative: Statements. (54 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to address the Seanad on the Clare Street initiative, CSI. I thank Senators for raising this matter in the context of my new initiative and the Government's ongoing...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects. (7 speeches)
    I wish to raise the difficulties at St. Eunan's secondary school in Letterkenny, an all-boys secondary school that used to be a boarding school. In particular, I am concerned that the school does...
  • Ambulance Service. (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House to discuss the important issue of the level of ambulance cover in County Clare. I am particularly concerned about the level of...
  • National Heritage Week. (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State at the Department of the Environtment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Noel Ahern, for coming to the House to respond to this Adjournment matter, which...