Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 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 Dooley that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
  • Order of Business. (57 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Reach Out — The National Strategy for Action on Suicide Prevention 2005-14, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m....
  • Suicide Prevention Strategy: Statements. (17 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to speak in the Seanad on this most important topic. I will outline the measures which are being taken by the Government and the Department of Health and Children, in...
  • Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements. (45 speeches)
    Is cúis áthais dom an deis seo a bheith agam labhairt i Seanad Éireann faoi chlár athchóirithe na hEorpa chun slí eacnamaíoch na hEorpa a fheabhsú faoi Chlár Lisbon. Tá mé ag súil go...
  • Visit of Australian Delegation. (1 speech)
    Before we continue statements on the Lisbon national reform programme, I ask Senators to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Australia, led by Senator Alan Ferguson, which is...
  • Lisbon National Reform Programme: Statements (Resumed). (12 speeches)
    As a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, I was privileged to be present when our Australian friends made a submission to the committee yesterday. I am particularly pleased they are...
  • Child Care Services: Motion. (114 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, mindful of Ireland's unprecedented national wealth and the difficulties encountered by parents of —children attending crèches or primary or secondary schools;...
  • Adjournment Matter. (0 speeches)
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the House and take this opportunity to recognise the efforts made by him on this issue. Both he and the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe, have been available to...