Seanad debates
Friday, 16 December 2005
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Business of Seanad. (20 speeches)
I have received notice from Senator Mooney that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
- Order of Business. (25 speeches)
The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive. No. 1 is the Development Banks Bill 2005 — all Stages to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30...
- Development Banks Bill 2005: Second Stage. (14 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Development Banks Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (2 speeches)
Sections 1 to 9, inclusive, agreed to.
- Appropriation Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (10 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Appropriation Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (3 speeches)
Bill put through Committee, reported without recommendation and received for final consideration.
- Appropriation Bill 2005 [Certified Money Bill]: Motion for Earlier Signature. (1 speech)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Appropriation Bill...
- Social Welfare Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (51 speeches)
Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, agreed to.
- Social Welfare Bill 2005: Motion for Earlier Signature. (3 speeches)
I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare Bill...
- Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
- Food Promotion. (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture and Food, my friend and colleague, Deputy Brendan Smith, to the House for what is a timely Adjournment motion in light of the...
- Community Employment Schemes. (5 speeches)
Reflecting on the last contribution we have to be allowed a few cakes and ale over Christmas. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter on the Adjournment. This matter is of grave...
- Sugar Beet Industry. (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State and am pleased to have this opportunity, as we close the political year, to make a plea to the Minister for Agriculture and Food and the Government to ensure that...