Seanad debates

Wednesday, 7 December 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (5 speeches)
  Before proceeding with today's business, I am pleased to announce that the Joint Committee on Broadcasting and Parliamentary Information has arranged for the proceedings of Seanad Éireann and...
• Order of Business. (142 speeches)
  I welcome the worldwide web. The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1 is statements on the upcoming World Trade Organisation negotiations concerning agriculture, to be taken on the conclusion...
• WTO Negotiations: Statements. (97 speeches)
  I have noticed an increase in security since my last visit to the Seanad. I thought the Members of this House were all kept in the highest regard. I welcome this opportunity to address the House...
• Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (196 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance.
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Water and Sewerage Schemes. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, for coming to the House to take this Adjournment matter. It is very appropriate that the...
• Crime Levels. (2 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am glad that I too am dealing with an issue concerning County Galway...
• Arts Funding. (2 speeches)
  In nearly every town and village, marching bands have flourished in recent years. They range from accordion bands to orchestra bands, from flute bands to brass bands. They play at nearly every...