Seanad debates

Tuesday, 10 February 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Communications,...
  • Order of Business (92 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on education, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., if not previously concluded, with...
  • Education Matters: Statements (79 speeches)
    I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and, in particular, to outline the key role for education in driving Ireland's economic recovery. Our current economic challenges drive...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Telecommunications Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this Adjournment debate. I appreciate the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, who is taking this on behalf of the Minister for...
  • Schools Building Projects (3 speeches)
    Is ceist an-thábhachtach atá agam le chur os comhair an tSeanaid, ceist a leanann ar aghaidh as an díospóireacht a bhí againn níos luaithe leis an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, An...
    • FÁS Training Programmes. (5 speeches)
      Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit go dtí an Teach. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter. Much has been said today about retraining and upskilling in this economic...