Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 March 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Michael McCarthy that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Social...
• Order of Business (66 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Passport Bill 2007 (Dáil) — Second Stage; No. 2, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008 (Dáil) — Second Stage; and No. 17, Private Members' motion re the...
• Passports Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Electoral Commission: Motion (48 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, to the House.
• Adjournment Debate (0 speeches)
• Departmental Staff (4 speeches)
  I thank the Seanad staff and particularly the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Cullen. This is the second...
• Hazardous Waste (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House. I wish to raise a very important issue on the Adjournment, namely, whether the Government will honour its commitment to clean up the Silvermines dumps, which...
• Telecommunications Services (7 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House, of which he is a former Member. This is my first opportunity in an official capacity as Senator to address him. It is a nice coincidence that Senator...