Seanad debates

Friday, 10 July 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad (1 speech)
    I have notice from Senator Paschal Donohoe that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Arts, Sport and...
  • Order of Business (108 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the OECD and IMF reports, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and on which spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes, all other...
  • OECD and IMF Reports: Statements (94 speeches)
    On behalf of the Government, I welcome the opportunity to contribute in the Seanad to the statements on the recent IMF and OECD reports on the economy. Given the prevailing economic environment,...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • National Cultural Institutions (3 speeches)
    I welcome to the Minister and thank him for attending in person to respond. I seek clarification regarding the status of the various national galleries and the plans, if any, the Minister has to...
  • Garda Communications (3 speeches)
    I thank the Minister for being here to take this matter on the Adjournment. First, however, I congratulate Senator Donohoe on raising the previous issue. I recently visited the military...