Seanad debates

Tuesday, 7 March 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Browne 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. (116 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, motion re Diseases of Animals Act 1966, was referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, which has completed its deliberations. The...
  • Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Motion. (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (No. 6 of...
  • Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to provide, in the interests of the common good, for the making directly to An Bord Pleanála of applications for planning permission in respect of certain proposed...
  • Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (83 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Mental Health Services. (5 speeches)
    The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, is well acquainted with Myshall as his uncle lives in Newtown. The matter I raise has had a chequered history...
  • Grant Payments. (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The recently announced farm investment grants are very welcome. However, many farmers are anxious that these grants be administered as quickly as...
  • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. When I raised this matter on 14 October 2004, I did not receive a very optimistic response. I was disappointed as the Shannon Estuary water supply...