Seanad debates

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Cecilia Keaveney that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for...
  • Order of Business. (28 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill) - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, on which spokespersons may speak for 20 minutes...
  • Visit of Ukraine Delegation. (1 speech)
    Before I call on Senator O'Toole, I am sure the Members of the House would like to join me in welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Ukraine led by Mr. Volodymyr Lytvyn, chairman of the...
  • Order of Business (Resumed). (232 speeches)
    As Independents we never see the full picture but we would have thought the Opposition would share Fianna Fáil's happiness with the new Cabinet. Fianna Fáil is very happy with its new Cabinet...
  • Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (125 speeches)
    Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Business of Seanad. (2 speeches)
    I too wish Deputy Connick well in his new ministerial position. As the business of the House will be concluded earlier than anticipated, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business not to...
  • Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (Resumed) (19 speeches)
    Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Teaching of History (3 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this topic and congratulate the Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, on his move to the Department of Social Protection. He did tremendous work in his previous...
  • Flood Relief (10 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire agus chomhghairdeas dhó ar son a portfolio nua, social protection. The Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is very welcome and I am delighted to be addressing him because he...
  • Health Services. (5 speeches)
    Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire, an Teachta Ó Cuív, go dtí an Seanad. Go pearsanta, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a dhéanamh leis as ucht an Roinn úr atá faighte aige. Cé go raibh go leor...