Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 March 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator O'Rourke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and Science to...
• Order of Business (113 speeches)
  I thought we were going to be in a play or a cabaret. The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude no...
• Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29 (9 speeches)
  I have notice from Senator Cox of a motion she wishes to table under Standing Order 29. I call on Senator Cox to give notice of her motion before I give my ruling.
• Health Bill 2006: Committee Stage (86 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006: Second Stage. (9 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2007: Second Stage (37 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  Schools Building Programme.
  • Schools Building Programme. (9 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House and thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this item on the Adjournment. With his permission, I wish to share my time with Senator...
  • Situation in Zimbabwe. (4 speeches)
    I raise this matter relating to the Government of Zimbabwe in the full knowledge that Ireland has a proud tradition of resisting oppression in Africa and has often raised its voice in this regard...