Seanad debates

Wednesday, 8 April 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: Go rachaidh an Roinn Gnóthaí Pobal, Tuaithe...
  • Order of Business (236 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on affordable housing, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded,...
  • Affordable Housing: Statements (27 speeches)
    The time which the House has set aside for statements on affordable housing gives me an opportunity to outline current issues and developments in this area and how we are responding to the impact...
  • Elder Abuse: Statements (31 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Senators for giving me the opportunity to make a statement on the subject of elder abuse. It is important to highlight this issue at every opportunity and that...
  • Appointments to State Agencies and Public Bodies: Motion (41 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann, acknowledging that an ongoing examination of State agencies and public bodies is occurring, recognising that those who are and have been appointed to such bodies...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Scéim na mBóithre Áise (2 speeches)
    Baineann an rún seo le scéim na bóithrí áise, scéim atá ar fáil agus maoinithe ón Roinn Gnóthaí Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta agus a bhaineann le bóithre áise, bóithre a théann...
  • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State. Much progress is being made on the ongoing issue of the provision of second level education in Kinvara, in south Galway. On behalf of the community of Kinvara...
  • Hospital Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this important matter of the transfer of the breast cancer treatment unit from the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital to Cork...