Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 October 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have 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 Health and Children to...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 speeches)
  Of behalf of the Seanad but, in particular, on behalf of my party, I pay tribute to the late Tom Fitzpatrick who passed away recently. I note the Dáil paid its tributes yesterday. He had a...
• Order of Business (5 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 22 and 32, motion 22. No. 1, statements on the UN Committee's report on progress made on the position of children in Ireland, will be taken on the conclusion of...
• Visit of Czech Delegation (1 speech)
  I am sure Members of the House will wish to join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the Czech Republic led by Senator Ivan Adamec, vice chairman of the commission. On my own...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (104 speeches)
  I hope the welcome will not be too warm tonight in Lansdowne Road.
• UN Committee Report on Children in Ireland: Statements (11 speeches)
  I am pleased to be here today to discuss the progress which has been made in Ireland in giving effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. I recently had the honour of...
• Energy Resources: Motion (48 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: recognises the vital importance of Energy Policy to Ireland's progress, in terms of sustained growth, prosperity and social development; accepts that we have an...