Seanad debates

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (2 speeches)
    I have received notice from Senator Dominic Hannigan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he wishes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Justice,...
  • Order of Business (122 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Legal Services (Ombudsman) Bill 2008 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with spokespersons having ten minutes and all other...
  • Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008: Second Stage (11 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages (101 speeches)
    SECTION 4.
  • Middle East: Statements (41 speeches)
    I thank Seanad Members for tabling this matter for discussion. Considerable interest, concern and outrage have been expressed in the Seanad at the tragic events that have taken place in the...
  • National Insulation Programme: Motion (61 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann commends the Government on its introduction of a national insulation programme aimed at tackling the legacy of poorly insulated homes, improving energy efficiency,...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Garda Investigations (4 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I wish to raise the issue of the failure of the Garda Síochána to return the personal effects of a gentleman who was murdered in Gorey in 1994. I supplied the...
  • Eel Fisheries (11 speeches)
    I compliment the Minister of State on the gracious manner in which he dealt with the previous Adjournment matter. I hope he will be equally gracious in dealing with the matter I am raising. He...
  • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. I welcome the opportunity to raise the need for the Minister for Education and Science to outline his response to requests for school extensions, development and...