Seanad debates
Wednesday, 28 February 2007
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Business of Seanad (1 speech)
I have received notice from Senator Dooley 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 (141 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, Electricity Regulation...
- Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (12 speeches)
On a procedural point, is it necessary to extend the sitting to compensate for the overrun on the Order of Business? Members imposed on the Leas-Chathaoirleach's patience and we had a discursive...
- Visit of Czech Delegation (1 speech)
Senators: Before proceeding with business, I am sure Members will join with me in welcoming members of the Czech delegation. On my behalf and that of my colleagues in Seanad Éireann I extend a...
- Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (114 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That section 15, as amended, stand part of the Bill."
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 speeches)
Sections 1 to 20, inclusive, agreed to.
- Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Single Electricity Market) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages. (4 speeches)
Bill received for final consideration.
- Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
Bill entitled an Act to provide a full defence in criminal and civil law in cases where force is reasonably used by occupiers in dwellings to defend life or property against persons trespassing...
- Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Second Stage (119 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- National Oil Reserves Agency Bill 2006: Second Stage (27 speeches)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
Traffic Calming Measures.
- Traffic Calming Measures. (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important issue. I am concerned about the level of traffic control in new and existing housing estates around the country. My...
- Occupational Injuries Benefits Scheme. (6 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this important matter of the situation faced by a number of former miners in the Ballingarry, Thurles area. Ballingarry was the location for...
- School Staffing. (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister to the House. This matter concerns the urgent need for the Department of Education and Science to provide an update on the provision of a temporary teacher for St. Mary's...