Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 April 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10:30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Donie Cassidy that, on the motion of the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...
• Order of Business (51 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]- Report Stage and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of...
• Visit of Delegation from the Czech Republic (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House wish to join with me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the petitions committee of the parliament of the Czech Republic...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (37 speeches)
  This morning thousands of people are travelling from the countryside to the capital to voice their concerns with regard to the world trade talks. Mr. Barroso, the European Commission President,...
• Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (20 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to the House. I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the late Dr. Patrick Hillery, the...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Company Closures (3 speeches)
  I wish to share a minute of my time with Senator Camillus Glynn. I call on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to request the appropriate State agencies to take all necessary steps...
• Schools Building Projects (5 speeches)
  I thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for the opportunity to raise this issue — the need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline the progress which has been made in acquiring a site...
• Community Colleges (5 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House, although it is disappointing that the Minister for Education and Science could not attend, given that I have raised this issue with her before now....