Seanad debates

Thursday, 24 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 Bannon that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social and Family...
• Standing Order 30. (1 speech)
  I have received notice of a matter of concern from Senator Brian Hayes under Standing Order 30, namely, the need for Seanad Éireann to debate the chronic shortage of male teachers within the...
• Order of Business. (95 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, statements on the Estimates, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with contributions of...
• Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements. (32 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address Seanad Éireann on the Government's pre-budget Estimates for 2006. Before I proceed to outline the Government's spending plans for next year, I would like to...
• Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 29. (3 speeches)
  I have notice from Senator Leyden regarding a motion he wishes to raise under Standing Order 29. I call Senator Leyden to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
• Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (22 speeches)
  I am glad to have an opportunity to discuss the Estimates. Senator McDowell said he did not understand the word "prudence". It is obvious that his party does not understand the word because it...
• Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (9 speeches)
  Senator White, I am sorry but I must interrupt you because I have received notice of a matter of concern from Senator Brian Hayes and it must be taken now.
• Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (30 speeches)
  There is a need for a debate in the Seanad on employment, even though there is virtually no unemployment, because we must look to the future. A business will not survive unless it is constantly...
• Employment Rights: Statements. (13 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to advise the House of certain recent and impending developments in the area of employment rights, to give Senators some idea of the types of issue being encountered...