Seanad debates

Thursday, 17 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 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 (57 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting victims, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No....
• Visit of Massachusetts Delegation (1 speech)
  Before I call the next speaker, I am sure Members will wish to join with me in welcoming a delegation from the Massachusetts State Senate led by Senator Theresa Murray, President of the Senate....
• Order of Business (Resumed) (69 speeches)
  I thank the Leader for arranging for the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to come in yesterday to debate the health issues of the day in the House. It was a useful hour with her....
• EU Directives: 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...
• Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (9 speeches)
  I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2 to 4, 6 to 12, 14 and 17 of the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 (No. 39 of 1998) shall continue operation for the period of...
• Business of Seanad. (3 speeches)
  Two more speakers are offering and as this is an important issue I ask the acting leader to extend the time allocated for the debate in order to allow them to make their contributions and for the...
• Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (Resumed) (13 speeches)
  As a person from north of the North, I recognise and respect the fact the Minister has made a value judgment on the need for the continuation in operation of the legislation. I recognise the...
• Merchant Shipping Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 speeches)
  Question proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
• Jet ski Regulations (3 speeches)
  This matter is not unrelated to the previous business. It seems as if I have been tick tacking with the Minister, but that has not been the case because I have been trying to get his matter on...