Seanad debates

Thursday, 25 October 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Shane Ross that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...
• Order of Business (24 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007 — Second Stage, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those...
• Visit of United States Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure the House would wish to join me in welcoming a delegation from the National Conference of State Legislators of the United States, led by Representative...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (64 speeches)
  I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to enable the House to debate Private Members' motion No. 30 on the Order Paper. The motion, which is proposed by me and seconded by my colleague,...
• Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Appointment of Members to Committees: Motion. (3 speeches)
  I move: That the following members be appointed to the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Fisheries and Food: Senators Paul Bradford, John Carty, Michael McCarthy and Francis O'Brien; that the...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Work Permits (10 speeches)
  I wish to raise the issue of the refusal of an employment permit to a person who, under Standing Orders, should not be named.
• Education Schemes (4 speeches)
  It is nice to see Deputy Haughey back in the House. I am pleased to address this issue, which relates to the McIver report, established in 2003 to review the issue of post leaving certificate...
• Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this important issue. There is an urgent need for a new primary school in the Rochestown area of Cork city. This area has experienced a huge...