Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 January 2009

• 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 Education and...
• Order of Business (75 speeches)
  Before I call the Leader of the House, there is an error in No. 1 on today's Order Paper. The time allowed for the Order of Business should read "50 minutes", not "40 minutes". It has been...
• Order of Business: Motion (1 speech)
  I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 50 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the...
• Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (19 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act, 2000 (Section 5) (Specified Period) Order, 2009, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 22...
• Economic Situation: Statements (53 speeches)
  I welcome this opportunity to address the Seanad on the state of our economic prospects. We have witnessed their dramatic deterioration over the past year, which we must face up to. In the days...
• Business of Seanad (6 speeches)
  On the Order of Business, I notified the House that I would come back this evening to propose an amendment to the Order of Business in regard to urgent legislation coming from the Dáil. I can...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Job Losses (4 speeches)
  I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I raise a matter causing grave concern to the people of south Tipperary, namely, job losses. I am sure it is a concern to people...
• School Staffing (5 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me raise this important matter on the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I raise the issue of special needs pupils and teachers....
• Hospital Services (7 speeches)
  I wish to share time with Senator Glynn. I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to discuss the important matter. While I am concerned about general downgrading of services in the...