Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 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 John Paul Phelan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
• Order of Business (133 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the challenges and opportunities to the Irish labour market in a globalised economy, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to...
• The Irish Market in a Globalised Economy: Statements (76 speeches)
  Globalisation dominates our economic and social policymaking at national and EU level. It has elicited different responses across the world, stimulating competition and bringing opportunities...
• Seafood Industry: Statements (16 speeches)
  I am delighted to set out the Government's strategy for the seafood sector. Generating total annual revenues of more than €702 million and providing employment for approximately 11,000 people,...
• Postal Services: Motion (47 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: notes that an efficient and speedy postal service is an integral part of a competitive economy; is deeply concerned by the 247 post offices that were closed down...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Farm Waste Management (2 speeches)
  I welcome to the House the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. My matter on the Adjournment refers to farmyard waste, and particularly waste other than plastic. A scheme for the disposal...
• Estate Management Companies (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. His presence is an indication of the importance of the subject of unregulated management companies. I understand a high level interdepartmental group is...