Seanad debates

Thursday, 7 February 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 Ó 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 the Environment,...
• Order of Business (94 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m.,...
• The 70th Anniversary of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (18 speeches)
  On the day that is in it, it is worth pointing out that one of the valuable provisions of the Constitution is Article 38, which provides for special courts. I do not want to rain on the peace...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Fishing Vessels (14 speeches)
  It is appropriate, in light of what I am about to say, that we have just finished a debate on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution. Senators have spoken about what the Constitution means to...
• Special Educational Needs (7 speeches)
  Once again, I am talking about families who have to go to court, but in this case I know the number involved. There are 150 families awaiting a hearing who have taken a case against the State to...