Seanad debates

Thursday, 3 June 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 Paschal Donohue that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he propose to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Enterprise,...
• Order of Business (44 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of...
• Visit of Northern Ireland Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members of the House will wish to join me in welcoming Rev. Dr. Ian Paisley and Baroness Eileen Paisley to the House. On my own behalf and on behalf of...
• Order of Business (Resumed) (169 speeches)
  I would like to respond to the point made by Senator Ó Murchú. I understand that everyone should act in accordance with his or her own conscience and agree that the matter should be debated....
• Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (41 speeches)
  The Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, is welcome to the House. This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 113, it is deemed to have passed its...
• Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Report Stage (31 speeches)
  Is mian liom fáilte a chur roimh an Aire, an Teachta Dermot Ahern. Before we commence, I remind Senators that a Senator may speak only once on Report Stage, except for the proposer of an...
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Innovation Economy Development (2 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and thank the Cathaoirleach for selecting this motion, to which there are a number of elements. The first is that the actual record on the...
• European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (3 speeches)
  I thank the Cathaoirleach and his staff for selecting my matter for discussion on the Adjournment and I welcome the Minister of State. As the Minister of State and colleagues in the House will...
• Hospital Accommodation (11 speeches)
  I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary. I once referred to him in the House as "Minister Callely" shortly after his appointment to his position.