Seanad debates

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have 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 and...
• Order of Business (124 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008, back from committee, without debate; No. 2, Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006 — Second Stage; No. 3,...
• Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann...
• Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 speeches)
  Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• OECD Report on Integrated Public Service Reform: Statements (14 speeches)
  I am pleased to be in the House today to discuss the OECD review of the public service, Towards an Integrated Public Service. The public service has served this country exceptionally well....
• Cancer Services: Motion (97 speeches)
  I move: "That Seanad Éireann, noting: the announcement of a National Cancer Strategy; the proposal to develop eight centres of excellence at various locations around the country; the intention...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Schools Refurbishment (9 speeches)
  Curim fáilte roimh an Aire. I wish to share time with Senator Wilson.
• Special Educational Needs (5 speeches)
  I acknowledge the presence of one of my favourite Ministers, Deputy Haughey. He is becoming well versed on this important issue. I refer to the need for the Minister for Health and Children to...
• Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I always appreciate the time he has taken when he comes to Athlone and the midlands in his role with responsibility for adult education. The three...