Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 November 2007

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Frances Fitzgerald that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business (53 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the third programme of law reform, referral to committee without debate, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on...
• Visit of Former Member (1 speech)
  I welcome former Senator, Deputy and MEP, Mr. Liam Hyland, who is in the Visitors Gallery. Liam has given great service to the country.
• Order of Business (Resumed) (124 speeches)
  I congratulate the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on her fine contribution in the other House last night when she outlined the events of the past week and noted her inability to...
• Third Programme of Law Reform: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann request the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-committee thereof, to consider including in public session, the Third Programme...
• Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (27 speeches)
  I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for the opportunity to address the House on a theme of particular importance. We have a well established legislative and administrative infrastructure to support...
• Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (82 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann welcomes the commitment in the programme for Government, that this Government is to determine the extent of cross party agreement on the recommendations of the Report...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Food Labelling (2 speeches)
  I thank Senator Fitzgerald for facilitating me in my desire to speak first in the debate. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen, for attending and the Cathaoirleach for allowing me...
• School Facilities (2 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this issue. I ask the Minister for Education and Science to clarify the situation regarding the playing field beside the church...
• Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
  I would appreciate it if the Minister of State can provide us with a timeframe for the completion of a permanent school building for Holy Trinity national school in Leopardstown. This is a new...