Seanad debates

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 14.30 p.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from 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 and...
• Order of Business. (181 speeches)
  It is nice to acknowledge the presence of former Member John Horgan in the Visitors Gallery. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re allocation of time on the Order of Business, to be taken...
• Allocation of Time: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the summer recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 55 minutes after the...
• Defamation Act 2009 (Press Council) Order 2010: Motion. (1 speech)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Defamation Act 2009 (Press Council) Order 2010, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 22 March...
• Inland Fisheries Bill 2009: Second Stage. (35 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• Dental Services (3 speeches)
  Before I speak to the Adjournment matter I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Seán Connick, to the House. It is my first opportunity to...
• Tax Code. (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State. May Day on 1 May is generally celebrated across the world as a day for workers and a day on which work and job creation should be at the top of the political...
• Library Services (3 speeches)
  I raise the issue of the public library in my parish of Gaoth Dobhair in County Donegal. I have an association with the library. I borrowed a number of books when I was approximately 11 and one...