Seanad debates

Wednesday, 29 October 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Jerry Buttimer that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
  • Order of Business (34 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Committee Stage (Resumed), which will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and will adjourn not later than 5.30...
  • Visit of Ugandan Delegation (1 speech)
    Before calling the next speaker, I welcome the members of the Ugandan Judiciary who are in the Public Gallery. They are very welcome.
  • Order of Business (Resumed) (93 speeches)
    I would welcome a debate on the decision made by University College Cork, which has behaved extremely responsibly. It did not pre-empt legislation in this area because such legislation does not...
  • Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (35 speeches)
    NEW SECTION.
  • Special Educational Needs: Motion (100 speeches)
    I move: Seanad Éireann notes that, in addition to severe cuts in allowances for young persons with disabilities, the recent Budget Statement contains a significant number of measures affecting...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Hospital Services (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to raise the condition of the limb fitting clinic at St. Finbarr's Hospital, Cork. I would...
  • Social and Affordable Housing (3 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to speak on this motion. I welcome the Minister of State to the House, particularly in light of the fact that this matter is his ministerial...
  • Waste Disposal (3 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. However, I am disappointed that the Minister, Deputy Gormley, is not present to respond to this issue, although I understand he is probably on...