Seanad debates

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad (1 speech)
  I have notice from Senator Maria Corrigan that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Health and Children...
• Order of Business (66 speeches)
  We echo the Cathaoirleach's very kind remarks and wish Alan well. We spoke last week of how proud we were of his achievement in becoming a Member of the European Parliament. We hope the...
• Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009: Report and Final Stages (26 speeches)
  I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on an amendment on Report Stage, except a proposer of an amendment who may reply to the discussion on the amendment. Each amendment must be...
• European Parliament Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
  Bill entitled an Act to make transitional provisions for the payment of salaries to certain Members of the European Parliament, to provide for matters relating to those and other Members of that...
• European Parliament Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009: Second Stage (10 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• European Parliament Irish Constituency Members) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (5 speeches)
  Section 1 agreed to.
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Children in Care (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, to the House and I thank the Cathaoirleach for the opportunity to raise this very important matter. I seek an update on the exact number of...
• Social Welfare Offices (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, to the House and I congratulate her on her appointment. I was one of the first people to meet her on the day of her appointment and I wish...
• Departmental Reports (3 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach for again allowing me to raise the issue of the publication of the Cork docklands forum report. The development of the Cork docklands is critical in terms of...