Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 November 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: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she...
• Order of Business. (171 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No.1, statements on the quarterly national household survey, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., spokespersons...
• Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (75 speeches)
  I apologise for being late. I mixed up the times. I welcome this opportunity to address the House on the quarterly national household survey results. It is important sometimes to reflect on our...
• Tax Code: Motion. (123 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, —notes the Government's commitment to keeping the public finances in a healthy condition and keeping down personal and business taxes in order to strengthen and...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Hospital Staff. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House. I am delighted he is present to consider this important matter with respect to the permanent appointment to Letterkenny...
• Social and Affordable Housing. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Noel Ahern, for coming to this House to address this matter on the Adjournment. With...
• Sugar Beet Industry. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to the House. Coming from Wexford, he is familiar with the problems that have developed over the last number of years in the sugar beet sector....