Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 April 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 Henry that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
• Order of Business. (162 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 24, motion 23. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the...
• Order of Business: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the...
• Middle East Peace Process: Statements. (32 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to make a statement to the House on developments in the Middle East peace process. The process has reached a critical point and I know there is concern, and some...
• Visit of German Delegation. (1 speech)
  Before proceeding with the motion I wish to extend, on behalf of the House, a great welcome to our friends from the Bundestag in Germany. They are very welcome. I hope their visit is informative...
• State Airports: Motion. (64 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: —noting the commitment of the Government on 10 July 2003 that following the break up of Aer Rianta, "Shannon and Cork are being given a new debt free start" and...
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Neural Tube Defects. (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House because he will have a good understanding of this issue. He replied previously to a debate on the folic acid fortification of flour which I bring up...
• Aviation Emergencies. (7 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. As he is aware, during the Easter recess a Ryanair flight from Paris was diverted to Prestwick in Scotland because of a bomb scare. The diversion of...
• Garda Stations. (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, for taking time out of his busy schedule to take this Adjournment debate. This issue has been ongoing for some time in...