Seanad debates

Wednesday, 9 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 Paddy Burke 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 (91 speeches)
  It is proposed to take informal tributes to the late Deputy Seamus Brennan. It is proposed to allow time for short contributions from Leaders of the groups following which the House will adjourn...
• Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (10 speeches)
  It is a sad morning because of the passing of our great friend, colleague and former Minister, Deputy Séamus Brennan. I personally had great admiration for Séamus Brennan as he was a wonderful...
• European Migration Network: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 4 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the Council and the...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (48 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Economic Policy: Statements (22 speeches)
  I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this Seanad debate on the stewardship of the economy by the Government and to acknowledge the productive investment being made under the national...
• Visit of Member of New South Wales Legislative Council (1 speech)
  I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming Mr. Gregory Pearce, a member of the New South Wales legislative council. On my behalf and on behalf of my colleagues in Seanad...
• Economic Policy: Statements (Resumed) (126 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State to the House. There is no doubt that international events have impacted on Ireland's economy, not least the high price of food, the fact that the prices of...
• Energy Policy: Motion. (19 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann congratulates the Government on its policies aimed at decreasing this country's dependence on imported fossil fuel by increasing use of renewable energy technologies....
• Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 [Seanad Bill amended by Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (36 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First,...
• Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Physical Education Facilities (6 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this motion on the Adjournment and welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House. For ten...
• Schools Building Projects (4 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter to be raised on the Adjournment and welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House. My colleague, Senator Joe O'Reilly,...
• Radio Broadcasting (5 speeches)
  This matter relates to the need for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to ensure that RTE's FM service is received all over Northern Ireland, thereby enabling residents...