Seanad debates

Thursday, 31 January 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Brian O'Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and...
  • Order of Business (77 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on climate change and energy security, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with...
  • Climate Change and Energy Security: Statements (19 speeches)
    I welcome this opportunity to make a further statement on recent developments on the climate change issue, which are of crucial significance for this country. The Taoiseach was right last week...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Olympic Games (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have raised this matter on the Adjournment to highlight the opportunities presented to Ireland by the 2012 Olympic Games in London, which is only...
  • Community Employment Schemes (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. Contrary to what he said at the outset, perhaps there is hope that in future Ireland could host the Olympics. A few years ago, one of my own party...
  • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. I refer to the provision of a new campus for St. Angela's secondary school, St. Patrick's Hill, Cork. Political promises were made and meetings with...