Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 May 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Eugene Regan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Finance to provide in...
• Order of Business (49 speeches, 1 comment)
  The Order of Business is No. 1(a), Adoption Bill 2009 - Report Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded;...
• Visit of Hellenic Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members join me in welcoming a delegation from the Hellenic Parliament, Ms Maria Damanaki, MP, chairperson of the Irish-Hellenic friendship group. On my...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (140 speeches)
  I take a more temperate view. We made fools of ourselves and did not manage this matter very skilfully. We cannot blame the press for the interest it took in this. I certainly will not work...
• Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (67 speeches)
  Before we begin, I remind Members that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except the proposer of an amendment, who may reply to the discussion on that amendment. Each amendment on...
• Corporate Governance: Motion (30 speeches, 3 comments)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann, recognising that Ireland is crippled by a lack of confidence: - lack of confidence among consumers; - lack of confidence among investors in our banks; - lack of...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Tax Code (3 speeches)
  Will the Minister of State clarify the provisions in stamp duty legislation? I understand they do not provide for Revenue to accommodate a phased payment system for individual taxpayers who have...
• School Staffing (10 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for affording me the opportunity to bring this matter to the Minister's attention. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh. My question asks the Minister for...
• Health Services (3 speeches)
  I seek the Chair's indulgence to highlight a matter. On two occasions I raised in the House the issue of the Magilligan car ferry, or the Foyle ferry, and the status of Magilligan as an...