Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 March 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 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 Education and...
• Order of Business. (99 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 23, motion 22. No. 1, Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] — Report and Final Stages, to be...
• Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (35 speeches)
  This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the...
• Visit of Bahrainian Delegation. (1 speech)
  I have the honour to extend a warm welcome to a delegation from the Kingdom of Bahrain, led by the Chairman of the Shura Council, Dr. Al Mousawi. The delegation is very welcome and I hope they...
• Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Committee and Remaining Stages. (183 speeches)
  NEW SECTIONS.
• Finance Bill 2006 [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 Finance Bill 2006, on...
• Agrifood Sector: Motion. (151 speeches)
  I move: "That Seanad Eireann: —commends the Government for continuing to prioritise agriculture and providing leadership in meeting any challenges to our most important natural resource-based...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  Schools Building Projects.
  • Schools Building Projects. (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, to the House. I hoped the Minister for Education and Science would be here, but I am sure Deputy Brennan will pass on my...
  • School Meals Programme. (2 speeches)
    The matter I raise is self-explanatory and I will not add much except to say that I support the call for the extension of the school meals programme to more schools and pupils and for more...
  • Community Development. (13 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Noel Ahern, for taking this matter. I wish to impress on him the need to clarify the position on...