Seanad debates

Thursday, 1 November 2007

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Terry Leyden that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to give an...
  • Order of Business (11 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the pre-budget outlook, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes,...
  • Visit of US Delegation (1 speech)
    I am sure Members will wish to join me in welcoming a delegation from the Council of State Governments of the United States led by the Governor of Oklahoma, Mr. Brad Henry. On my behalf and that...
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (63 speeches)
    Yesterday I raised the fiasco of the new rules for provisional driving licences, the recent inordinate salary increases the Government chose to award itself which bear no comparison with those...
  • Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (25 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to present to the Seanad my pre-budget outlook, launched on Thursday, 18 October, and I look forward to listening to the views of Members in this regard and examining...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Tax Incentive Schemes (7 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House and thank him for responding to this matter. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, introduced the mid-Shannon corridor tourism...
  • Cosmetic Surgery (2 speeches)
    Writing in his column in The Irish Times this week, Dr. Muiris Houston raised valid questions regarding the lack of regulation of cosmetic surgery clinics. He asked why, for some inexplicable...
  • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I raise the matter of the provision of paediatric diabetes services at Cork University Hospital. In particular I am asking the Health Service Executive as...