Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 November 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 Fitzgerald 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...
• Standing Order 30. (1 speech)
  I have also received notice from Senator Brian Hayes of a matter of concern under Standing Order 30 regarding gangland crime. It will be taken at 12.50 p.m.
• Order of Business. (97 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Ferns Report, resumed, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of...
• Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (14 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, back to the House. There has been a unanimous condemnation of all that was revealed in the Ferns Report. The question now, however, is...
• Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter of concern. It is only a matter of time before innocent bystanders are killed or seriously injured as part of the ongoing gangland...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• School Accommodation. (4 speeches)
  Rationalising the provision of secondary education is a demographic imperative. Despite the rapid increase in our population, demand for secondary education is considerably lower than it was in...
• Higher Education Grants. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State and wish her well in future career choices. I have raised this issue before and it is close to the Minister of State's heart. She has acknowledged difficulties in...
• Sugar Beet Industry. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me to raise the important issue of the Irish sugar industry and I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, Deputy...