Seanad debates

Wednesday, 5 November 2008

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad (5 speeches)
  I have notice from Senator Diarmuid Wilson 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 (89 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the over 70s entitlement to medical cards, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 1.40 p.m. if not previously...
• Medical Cards: Statements (100 speeches)
  I am pleased to be in the House to discuss this issue. I am sure most Members of the House have been awake all night watching the unfolding events in the world's oldest democracy, which are very...
• Nursing Home Standards: Statements (39 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for giving me this opportunity to make a statement on the nursing homes support scheme and on the standards for residential care settings for older people....
• Development of Green Technology: Motion (22 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Eireann recognises the importance of the development of green technology for economic growth in Ireland. The most recent edition of the respected publication Newsweek has a...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Drug Abuse (5 speeches)
  I raise this issue on the Adjournment of the House tonight in an effort to highlight the fact that the drug BZP, commonly known as "the party pill", is being openly sold in shops throughout the...
• Budgetary Measures (4 speeches)
  Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Ba mhaith liom an táille ar thithe saoire, tithe atá á ligint ar cíos agus tithe nach bhfuil an t-úinéir ina chonaí iontu, a thugadh isteach i...
• Museum Projects (5 speeches)
  I wish to share one minute of my time with Senator Hannigan if that is agreed. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. I also declare an interest in...