Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 January 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Brian Hayes 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. (107 speeches)
    The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 11 and 4. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and it is proposed that it be taken without debate. No. 2 is a...
  • Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003 Regulations 2006: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the following statutory instrument in draft: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003 (Prescribed Accountancy Bodies) Regulations 2006,...
  • Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting that the Government on 13 December 2005 nominated Mr. Justice Kevin Haugh, Mr. Conor Brady and Ms Carmel Foley for appointment by the President to be members...
  • Appropriation Act 2005: Statements. (72 speeches)
    I am pleased to be here today to resume discussions on the Appropriation Act 2005. As the House is aware, the Bill was enacted in December 2005, giving statutory effect to voted expenditure for...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Schools Building Projects. (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, to the House. I appreciate her coming here in person to deal with this Adjournment matter. I telephoned the Minister's Department...
  • School Staffing. (3 speeches)
    I apologise for my late arrival and thank the Minister for attending to take the Adjournment matter I have tabled. Dublin's growing multiculturalism has brought with it many new challenges for...
  • Planning Issues. (5 speeches)
    I wish to share one minute of my time with my constituency colleague, Senator Leyden.