Seanad debates

Thursday, 5 June 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 Shane Ross that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice,...
  • Order of Business (90 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Thornton prison; No. 2, motion re the Risk Equalisation (Amendment) Scheme 2008; No. 3, four motions back from committee; No. 7, statements on Report of...
  • Prison Building Programme: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
    I move: That the Order of the 27th May, 2008 referring the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the development of a prison in the District Electoral Division of Kilsallaghan in the County of...
  • Risk Equalisation Scheme: Motion (1 speech)
    I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Risk Equalisation (Amendment) 2008, Scheme, 2008, copies of which have been laid in draft form before...
  • Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (4 speeches)
    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...
  • Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (21 speeches)
    The enhanced role of national parliaments is one of the most important features of the Lisbon reform treaty. It is one area that has not been raised in the debate on the forthcoming referendum....
  • Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (22 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Tony Killeen, to the House. Prior to commencing I remind Senators that Senators may speak only once...
  • Adjournment Matter (0 speeches)
  • Local Development (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise on the Adjournment the issue of Cork docklands. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Killeen. Cork docklands are pivotal to the growth of...