Seanad debates
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
- Election of Member (1 speech)
I have to announce that today, 23 February 2010, the Taoiseach nominated Mr. Mark Dearey, with his prior consent, to fill the casual vacancy in the number of nominated Members of Seanad Éireann...
- Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
I have notice from Senator David Norris 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 examine the...
- Order of Business (215 speeches)
It is with great pleasure that I, as Leader of the House, welcome Senator Mark Dearey to the membership of the Government side of the House. Mark is a married man. He is married to Laura, has...
- Draft Directive on Interpretation and Translation in Criminal Procedures: Referral to Joint Committee (1 speech)
I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of...
- Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Motion (1 speech)
I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (No. 6 of...
- George Mitchell Scholarship Fund (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (1 speech)
Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- Visit of Deputy Speaker of Welsh Assembly (1 speech)
I am sure Members will join me in welcoming the Deputy Speaker of the Welsh Assembly, Ms Rosemary Butler, to the House. With a name like that, I am sure she has many friends in Ireland. She is...
- George Mitchell Scholarship Fund (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 speeches)
Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
- George Mitchell Scholarship Fund (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
- Financial Regulation (3 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady. As she may know, although my principal interest is in human rights, I contribute in a positive and constructive manner from time to time to...
- Diagnostic Laboratory Services. (4 speeches)
The Minister of State is welcome. I thank her for taking this Adjournment matter. My question is to ask the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney, if she will present evidence...
- Ferry Services (2 speeches)
I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment as it is extremely important. The ferry in question is due to have its inaugural sailing on 1 March, which is...