Seanad debates

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator O'Toole that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Education and...
• Order of Business (66 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of tributes to a former Member; No. 3, Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies)...
• Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (10 speeches)
  I pay tribute to Kit Ahern, a former member of this House and Dáil Éireann, who died recently at the age of 92. Although a native of Limerick, she spent her adult life in Ballybunion, County...
• Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (243 speeches)
  Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also, on...
• Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 speeches)
  Sections 1 to 6, inclusive, agreed to.
• Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (78 speeches)
  Before commencing with the Bill, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Also,...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
  Dromclough national school, Listowel, County Kerry, has been already brought to the attention of the Department of Education and Science by Senator Ned O'Sullivan, who shares my interest and...
• Services for People with Disabilities (3 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this issue on the Adjournment and the Minister of State, Deputy Smith, for his attendance. I welcome the Government's additional allocation of...
• Hospital Services (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Smith. I call on the Minister for Health and Children to review and revise the cancer care strategy to ensure that cancer care services at Sligo General...