Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Donohoe 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 Science to make...
• Order of Business (30 speeches)
  Before I call the Leader on the Order of Business, I wish to point out that No. 2, motion on establishment of committees of the 23rd Seanad, contains a number of printing errors. The most...
• Visit of Ugandan Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call on the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House wish to join me in welcoming members of the Parliament of Uganda. On my behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (37 speeches)
  I also welcome the fact that Gerry Adams has condemned the outrage that took place and indicated that members of the nationalist community should give evidence to the Police Service of Northern...
• Houses of the Oireachtas Commission: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 8(3)(b) of the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Acts 2003 and 2006, appoints the ordinary Members of the Commission as follows:...
• Parliamentary Committees: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: "(1) That a Select Committee consisting of 4 members of Seanad Éireann shall be appointed to be joined with a Select Committee of Dáil Éireann to form the Joint Committee on...
• Suicide Prevention Strategy: Statements. (15 speeches)
  I welcome to the House the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Jimmy Devins. As it is his first visit to the House since taking office, I congratulate him on his...
• Education and Training: Motion (48 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: commends the Government for its commitment to lifelong learning and upskilling; commends its commitment to implementing the national skills strategy and improving...
• Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second and Subsequent Stages (7 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (3 speeches)
  I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Criminal Procedure...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss this issue. I also thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise it. There has been much discussion recently about the need...
• Rail Services (2 speeches)
  As a Member from County Donegal, I seek a direct train service from Dublin to Derry, which potentially might continue into County Donegal. I do so because neither air access nor the welcome...
• Archaeological Sites (2 speeches)
  The Turoe Stone is acknowledged as one of the finest remaining examples of La Tène Celtic art in the world. It has been located at Turoe, near Loughrea in County Galway, for more than 2,000...