Seanad debates

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.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 Health and Children...
  • Order of Business (121 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 5.30...
  • Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (1 speech)
    Bill entitled an Act to reform the appointment process of chairpersons and board members of public bodies and certain other special positions.
  • Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (69 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Inter-Country Adoptions (3 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this issue for discussion on the Adjournment and I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, for coming to the House to respond. The problems...
  • Schools Building Projects (2 speeches)
    I thank the Chair for the opportunity to raise this issue. It concerns a school in my constituency, Scoil Chonaill Naofa, Bunbeg. I have raised this matter on a number of occasions in the...
  • Denominational Schools (9 speeches)
    I would like to share time with Senator Ross.