Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 October 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Finucane that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage...
• Order of Business (139 speeches)
  The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 29, motion 12. No. 1 is a motion that was referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. The joint...
• Sectoral Plans: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: 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: Minister for Health...
• Current Situation in the Middle East: Statements (16 speeches)
  I am grateful to the Members of this House for, once again, devoting time to consideration of the situation in the Middle East. It remains the most serious challenge to international peace and...
• Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
  Given the overrun of the Order of Business, the votes called and the importance of this debate, I suggest that we amend the Order of Business to conclude No. 2 at 5.15 p.m. and begin Private...
• Current Situation in the Middle East: Statements (Resumed) (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. I also welcome the Government's decision to participate in the United Nations mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL II, and its continuing efforts to bring about peace...
• Pre-Nuptial Agreements: Motion (23 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: calls on the Attorney General to request the Law Reform Commission to produce a report examining the current status of Pre-Nuptial Agreements in Irish Courts; and...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  Local Authority Housing.
  • Local Authority Housing. (5 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Glenma housing estate in Croom, County Limerick, has 43 houses which were built by the National Building Agency in 1973. Some 35 houses are...
• Seanad Electoral Register (6 speeches)
  I express my gratitude to the staff of the House. I had not anticipated this debate would be called so early. Like everyone else, I had expected a vote at 7.15 p.m. and I was meeting a guest...
• School Closures (6 speeches)
  I wish to share time with Senator Ulick Burke. There was great shock in the Kinvara area on 12 October when the Mercy Order announced it was withdrawing as a provider of education in the...