Seanad debates

Thursday, 23 November 2006

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Tuffy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law...
• Order of Business (72 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Estimates, which will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude no later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of...
• Estimates for Public Services 2007: Statements (13 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address Seanad Éireann on the Government's pre-budget Estimates for 2007. The 2007 gross pre-budget Estimates provide for expenditure of just over €54 billion,...
• Business of Seanad (3 speeches)
  The Leader wishes to make a statement to the House.
• Estimates for Public Services 2007: Statements (Resumed) (48 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. While all politics is local, all funding and decision making certainly are not. When it comes to local government, the perceived, and I fear very...
• Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (26 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (85 speeches)
  Acting Chairman: Before we commence, I remind the House that Senators may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment....
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  Sex Offenders Register.
  • Sex Offenders Register. (4 speeches)
    It is urgent that we ensure the regime in place to deal with registered sex offenders in this country is comparable with those in other countries, including the United Kingdom and Northern...
  • Fisheries Protection. (2 speeches)
    While I do not claim to be an expert on marine issues generally or razor clam fishing specifically, I have been made aware of a possible issue in Portmarnock in my constituency of Dublin North....
  • Community Development. (3 speeches)
    I wish to highlight the need for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to provide an update on the current status of the application made by Mac Eoin Park residents association,...