Seanad debates

Thursday, 16 November 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received 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 Education and...
  • Order of Business (31 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the partnership agreement with the farming pillar, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m.,...
  • Partnership Agreement with the Farming Pillar: Statements (48 speeches)
    Tá lúcháir orm a bheith anseo idTithe an Oireachtais le cur os comhair na Seanadóirí cad atá ceadaithe anois. Tá súil agam go mbeidh díospóireacht bhreá againn. I thank the...
  • Drug Misuse: Statements (9 speeches)
    I am pleased have an opportunity this afternoon to update the Members of the Seanad on the efforts we are making to combat the misuse of drugs in society. Given that all jurisdictions have...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Driver Education.
    • Driver Education. (3 speeches)
      I thank the Minister of State for attending to discuss the education of learner drivers and the wider driving community. As we all know, alarming numbers have been and continue to be killed on...
    • Institutes of Technology. (7 speeches)
      In the years between 1991 and 2001, per capita income in the south east fell from 91.1% to 85.3% of the State average. The region's record in attracting and stimulating knowledge-based...
    • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House, having not had the opportunity to do so before. This matter is about a proper, modern sewage treatment plant for the town of Templemore. I will not...