Seanad debates

Wednesday, 6 December 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Ulick Burke 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,...
  • Order of Business (120 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No.1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m., with contributions of...
  • Defamation Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to revise in part the Law of Defamation; to repeal the Defamation Act 1961; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
  • Defamation Bill 2006: Second Stage (34 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Budget Statement 2006: Motion (231 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance.
  • Industrial Development Bill 2006: Second Stage (30 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Industrial Development Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (7 speeches)
    Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Water and Sewerage Schemes.
    • Water and Sewerage Schemes. (6 speeches)
      Deputies: I welcome to the House the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Gallagher.
    • Motor Insurance Regulations. (2 speeches)
      I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this matter and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, to the House. I am raising the issue of why policy numbers are displayed on...
    • Pre-nuptial Agreements. (3 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, to the House. On 18 October last, we had a good debate here on this serious topic. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law...