Seanad debates

Wednesday, 23 November 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.35 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Brennan 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...
• Order of Business. (19 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Railway Safety Bill 2001 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12 p.m.; No. 2, Health...
• Visit of Swiss Delegation. (2 speeches)
  Before calling on the next speaker, I wish on my own behalf and on behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann to welcome a parliamentary delegation from Switzerland led by Mrs. Thérèse...
• Order of Business (Resumed). (19 speeches)
  I join with Senators Brian Hayes and Ó Murchú in seeking a debate on Northern Ireland. Apart from the local government issue, other aspects can usefully be discussed at this stage. Advances...
• Railway Safety Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (35 speeches)
  Before we begin, I remind the House that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. On Report Stage,...
• Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (52 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103 it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the...
• Housing Policy: Statements. (44 speeches)
  I am pleased to have the opportunity to address Seanad Éireann on the important subject of housing. Housing is as important to the modern dynamic Ireland of the 21st century as it was to our...
• Iraq War: Motion. (88 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann concerned at the progress of the war in Iraq, and in light of recent revelations and admissions by the United States authorities: —condemns the use of chemical...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House and acknowledge the capital spending on schools in County Limerick, especially the fine building works completed in Adare, in Shountrade national...
• Human Rights Issues. (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Many Bulgarian nurses work abroad. Bulgaria is a poor country and they go abroad to earn money to send home to their families. In particular, they...
• Hospital Accommodation. (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this issue and the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, for addressing it. I propose to share time with Senator Kitt.