Seanad debates

Thursday, 13 October 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'Rourke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to...
• Order of Business. (50 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on domestic violence, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1 p.m., with contributions of spokespersons...
• Domestic Violence: Statements. (22 speeches)
  I thank Senators for raising this matter and for giving me an opportunity to update the House on progress on this important issue. Even before I assumed responsibility for this area, I was struck...
• European Union: Statements. (29 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address the Seanad on European issues. The European Union is currently going through a period of uncertainty. The rejection of the draft EU constitution in the...
• Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
• State Airports. (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this issue to be raised. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely. A week does not go by but newspapers are beset with...