Seanad debates

Wednesday, 27 September 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 O'Brien 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...
  • Order of Business (94 speeches)
    The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 30, motion 26. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2 is a referral...
  • 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...
  • Disability Act 2005: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the sectoral plans which have been prepared by the following Ministers:...
  • Office of Tobacco Control Annual Report 2005: Statements (13 speeches)
    I apologise for being late which was due to questions in the other House taking longer than anticipated. I thank Senators for this opportunity to address the House on the 2005 Annual Report of...
  • Telecommunications Services: Motion (48 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann condemns the failure of the Government to ensure that broadband is available to every business and household in Ireland and calls on it to take immediate measures to...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Services (2 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise the important issue of the situation in which Monaghan General Hospital finds itself at present. It has been under threat for the past number...
  • Company Closures (3 speeches)
    I wish to share my time with Senator Brennan. It is disappointing that a liquidator has been appointed to Castlemahon Foods Limited. We have to remain optimistic that the liquidator might be...