Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 November 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 11 a.m.
• Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (37 speeches)
  No. 1 is an address by Mr. John Bruton, European Union ambassador to the United States. It is my privilege today, on behalf of the Members of Seanad Éireann, to welcome His Excellency, Mr....
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Coghlan 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 (63 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 2 — Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006, Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m.; and No....
• Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (54 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Members they may speak only once on Report Stage except for the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be...
• Telecommunications Structures: Motion (33 speeches)
  I move: "That Seanad Éireann expresses its concerns following recent reports in relation to the proximity of telecommunications structures to domestic dwellings, schools, hospitals and child...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• National Parks (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. This matter has caused some controversy locally because of the opposing points of views and I am anxious to hear the official line. An official complaint...
• Water and Sewerage Schemes (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for coming into the House. There are problems with the water supply and sewerage in Ballygar but tonight I will...
• Waste Management (4 speeches)
  I raise an issue brought to my attention by a company, Leaf Environmental Limited, which has been frustrated in its attempt to get a licence to compete in the waste management sector. There is a...