Seanad debates

Thursday, 26 October 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Morrissey that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to commence the...
• Order of Business (41 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the...
• Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999: Second Stage (27 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend the Child Care Act 1991 to enable foster parents and relatives who have been taking care of a child for a period of not less than 5 years to apply for a court order...
• Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (19 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (3 speeches)
  May I raise my matter first to give Senator Morrisey time to catch his breath?
• Regional Aid Maps (2 speeches)
  Yesterday, The Irish Times mentioned the reclassification of the country in terms of EU funding from 2007 until 2013. It appears to be good news that counties Carlow and Kilkenny have been...
• Public Transport (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter, which relates to public transport integration. I wholeheartedly welcome last week's announcement of metro north, which will enhance the...
• Cancer Screening Programme (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter. It is timely that I raise this matter given that October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed...