Seanad debates

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Fidelma Healy Eames that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business (43 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Charities Bill 2007 — Second Stage; and No. 2, Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. It is proposed that No. 1 will be...
  • Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (45 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008: Second Stage (33 speeches)
    I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Devins, for attending the House for this debate. I am delighted to introduce the Stem-Cell Research...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
    Fish Quota.
    • Fish Quota. (4 speeches)
      I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for responding to this matter. I ask the Minister to state how he plans to share out the extra mackerel quota offered for 2009. The...
  • Female Genital Mutilation (2 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this issue. Yesterday, I chaired a conference on the issue of female genital mutilation, FGM, at which Ireland, in conjunction with 15 other...
  • Site Acquisitions (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise this very important matter on the Adjournment, namely, the provision of a secondary school for the area of Stepaside-Leopardstown....