Seanad debates

Wednesday, 4 April 2007

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received 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 Education and...
  • Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
    I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming a congressional delegation from the United States of America led by Congressman Richard E. Neal, chairman of the Friends of...
  • Order of Business (126 speeches)
    I remind the Cathaoirleach that this House also has a Senator Jim Walsh. The Order of Business is No. 1, Medical Practitioners Bill 2007 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the...
  • Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (125 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to the House.
  • Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Defence to the House. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second...
  • European Communities Bill 2006 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (15 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, to the House. This is a Seanad Bill that has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its...
  • Northern Ireland: Motion (44 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann: commends the patient and consistent efforts of the Government to secure the conditions necessary for full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement through...
  • Adjournment Matter (0 speeches)
  • School Accommodation (8 speeches)
    This matter concerns the need for the Minister for Education and Science to indicate when funding will be approved for Craughwell national school in County Galway. The school has applied for...

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