Seanad debates

Tuesday, 3 July 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Election of Members to Dáil Éireann (1 speech)
  I wish to announce that the following Members have been elected to Dáil Éireann and have, accordingly, vacated their seats in Seanad Éireann: James Bannon, Cyprian Brady, Ulick Burke, Noel...
• Nomination of Members (1 speech)
  I would also like to announce to the Seanad that, following the election to Dáil Éireann of Cyprian Brady, Brendan Kenneally, Micheál Kitt and Mary O'Rourke, the Taoiseach nominated Donie...
• Appointment of Taoiseach, Members of Government and Ministers of State and Alteration of Names of Departments and Titles of Ministers (0 speeches)
  I have to inform the House that letters dated 14 June 2007 and 20 June 2007 have been received from the Secretary to the Government regarding:
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Henry that she proposes to raise the following matter on the Adjournment: The need for the Minister for Health and Children to speedily revise section 21(2)...
• Order of Business (81 speeches)
  It is a pleasure to be back. I look forward to playing a full part in the Seanad in the coming years. The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007 — all Stages to be taken at the...
• Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (91 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (120 speeches)
  NEW SECTION.
• Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to amend the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 and to make provision for connected matters.
• Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an act to amend and extend the Personal Injuries Assessment Board Act 2003.
• Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (22 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 speeches)
  SECTION 1.
• Adjournment Matter (0 speeches)
• Mental Health Services (5 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Smith, to the House and congratulate him on his appointment. I believe this is his first time in the Seanad and I...