Seanad debates

Thursday, 8 May 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 Cecilia Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health...
  • Order of Business (56 speeches)
    Today's business is No. 1, motion re the exchange of information between member states; and No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008. It is proposed that No. 1 which is back from...
  • Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following...
  • Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Committee Stage (136 speeches)
    Section 1 agreed to.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Waiting Lists (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister to the Chamber and I wish her well in her new role in the Department of Social and Family Affairs. She and I will have plenty of interaction with the decentralisation of...
  • Health Services (2 speeches)
    I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Mary Hanafin, on her appointment as Minister for Social and Family Affairs. I wish her well in her tenure in office and hope she has a successful term there....
  • School Staffing (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Mary Hanafin and congratulate here on her appointment. I am pleased the Minister is present as she has overseen the Department of...