Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 May 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 Justice,...
  • Order of Business (101 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Common Agricultural Policy post-2013, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5 p.m., if not...
  • Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (56 speeches)
    I am delighted to have the opportunity to initiate the debate on this important matter, namely, the future of the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013. Senator Carty requested such a debate...
  • Code of Conduct for Civil Servants: Motion (25 speeches)
    I move: That this House welcomes the commitment in the reviewed Programme for Government to extend the provisions of the Code of Conduct for Civil Servants in relation to the acceptance of...
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Legal Aid Service (3 speeches)
    This matter relates to the free legal aid scheme. There has been a significant increase in the number of solicitors who are prepared to participate in the scheme as a viable option. I can...
  • Vehicle Registration Tax (4 speeches, 1 comment)
    I wish to raise the issue of the way vehicle registration tax is being applied by the Irish State and the fairness of that tax. We are well aware of the European Commission's dislike of this tax...