Seanad debates

Wednesday, 10 October 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Keaveney that, on the motion for the adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to give...
• Order of Business (64 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on Shannon Airport, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., and No. 23, Private Members' motion on education, to be taken...
• Appointment of Temporary Chairmen (1 speech)
  I wish to make an announcement regarding a panel of temporary chairpersons. I nominate the following Members to the panel: Senators Dan Boyle, Paul Bradford, Maurice Cummins, Paul Coghlan, John...
• Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (1 speech)
  I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming Mr. William Hay, MLA, Speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly. On behalf of all Members of Seanad Éireann I extend a very warm...
• Shannon Airport: Statements (66 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address the House on Shannon Airport and the development of the mid-west region. This is an important issue for the House, the Government and the people of the west...
• Access to Education: Motion (55 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, affirming the principle that no child should be denied access to education on the grounds of religion or race, notes with deep concern the crisis which occurred this...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  Site Acquisitions.
  • Site Acquisitions. (3 speeches)
    I am pleased to be able to raise with the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, the need for an update on a site acquisition in Buncrana. The development in question will have three constituent...
  • Water Supply. (3 speeches)
    I wish to share time with Senator Ryan. In 2006, Dublin City Council published a draft feasibility study in which three options were considered to meet the projected water demands of the greater...
  • Site Acquisitions. (5 speeches)
    In recent years, the Leopardstown-Stepaside area has undergone extensive development and expansion. In the past five years, approximately 6,000 additional residential units have been given...