Seanad debates
Thursday, 1 April 2010
- Prelude (0 speeches)
Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
- Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
I have received notice from the Senator Paudie Coffey 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...
- Order of Business. (100 speeches)
The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re draft directive on the rights to interpretation and translation in criminal proceedings (back from committee), to be taken without debate at the...
- Draft Directive on Interpretation and Translation in Criminal Proceedings: Motion. (1 speech)
I move: 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 the area of...
- Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2010: Committee Stage. (37 speeches)
Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.
- Insurance Industry: Statements (10 speeches)
): The Government believes competition in the insurance market is essential if consumers and businesses are to obtain good value for money. Up to about 18 months ago insurance prices had fallen...
- Business of Seanad. (3 speeches)
As the time ordered for this debate was 60 minutes-----
- Insurance Industry: Statements (Resumed). (3 speeches)
): I thank Senators for their concerned and passionate contributions to this debate. The next step in the process is a full High Court hearing, which will take place on 12 April. This will...
- Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
- Social Welfare Benefits (4 speeches)
I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Moloney, to the House to deal with this matter. The people of Balbriggan were informed several years ago that it had become necessary to relocate part...
- Head Shops. (3 speeches)
This important issue relates to the ongoing difficulties created by head shops. There are a number of such shops in operation in the constituency in which I live. Two of these establishments,...
