Seanad debates

Thursday, 19 June 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator David Norris that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Tánaiste and Minister for...
• Order of Business (37 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on older people; and No. 2, motion re Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken on the conclusion of the...
• Visit of Sudanese Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call Senator Callely, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from the south Sudan legislative assembly, led by the Hon. James Wani...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (20 speeches)
  Could the Leader obtain a brief on developments in primary care in the community from the Health Service Executive, especially with regard to primary care teams? I am anxious to know what...
• Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: First Stage (4 speeches)
  I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to amend the law on mental health in relation to the use of involuntary procedures.
• Older Persons: Statements (39 speeches)
  Gabhaim buíochas leat, a Chathaoirligh, agus le gach Seanadóir as ucht an deis seo a thabhairt dom labhairt sa Teach mar gheall ar chúrsaí a bhaineann le daoine níos sine. Tá mé sásta...
• Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (24 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue in operation for the period of 12...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Bullying in the Workplace (3 speeches)
  I wish to raise a matter of great significance. What I refer to is a systematic violation of the human and constitutional rights of an Irish citizen in which, regrettably, through cowardice,...
• Economic Partnership Agreements (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Finneran, to the House and congratulate him on his appointment.
• Local Authority Housing (5 speeches)
  I am grateful for the opportunity to raise this matter. I welcome the Minister of State. I am particularly glad that he is present because he has direct responsibility for the matter in...