Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 May 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Paul Bradford 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 Science...
• Order of Business (89 speeches)
  The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30...
• Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (45 speeches)
  On Thursday last, both Houses of the Oireachtas approved the draft Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Section 5) (Specified Period) Order, 2008. Under the terms of section 5(5) of...
• Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (42 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Health Services: Motion (79 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann: notes the continuing problems and regular crises in the management and operation of our health services, and believes that the HSE is not working; further notes that...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate him on his appointment. I wish, once again, to bring to the attention of the Oireachtas the position concerning the national schools at Rahan and...
• Company Closures (4 speeches)
  I appreciate the opportunity to raise this issue on the Adjournment this evening. There is considerable interest in it and others wish to share time. I suggest Senators McCarthy and Cummins...
• Services for People with Disabilities (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. I raise once again the plight of school leavers with intellectual...