Seanad debates

Thursday, 2 July 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Kieran Phelan that on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise,...
  • Message from Dáil (1 speech)
    Dáil Éireann agreed, on 25 June 2009, to the amendments made by Seanad Éireann to the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008.
  • Order of Business (122 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, the Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 [Dáil] - Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later...
  • Prohibition of Depleted Uranium Weapons Bill 2009: First Stage (5 speeches)
    I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to give effect to the prohibition of the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of weapons of depleted uranium.
  • Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (37 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (120 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy John Curran.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Job Losses (4 speeches)
    I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this Adjournment matter. Last Friday my town of Rathdowney received the devastating news of the loss of 120 jobs at Meadow Meats....
  • Northern Ireland Issues (6 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an tAire Stáit. The issue I raise is of great sensitivity. It is an issue many politicians and others would prefer not to receive in their in-tray because of the...
  • Garda Vetting Procedures (5 speeches)
    This matter relates to the Garda vetting application form. This is a procedure applied by the Garda Síochána in respect of a number of applications for FÁS programmes or from individuals who...