Seanad debates

Wednesday, 13 October 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 Nicky McFadden that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, she proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the...
  • Order of Business (109 speeches)
    The Order of Business is No.1, statements on the Croke Park agreement, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., on which spokespersons may speak...
  • Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (58 speeches)
    I thank Members of the Seanad for giving me the opportunity to update the House on the progress of implementation of the public service agreement known as the Croke Park agreement. I last spoke...
  • Organisational Review Programme: Statements (20 speeches)
    I warmly welcome this opportunity to share views with Members on the organisational review programme. I will focus on the second report, which was published by the Taoiseach on 4 October, and...
  • Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (38 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Ó Cuív.
  • Adjournment Matters (0 speeches)
  • Flood Relief (11 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Finneran. It is opportune that he is here, given that he knows as well as I do how devastating the flooding has been in south Roscommon and south...
  • Archaeological Heritage (3 speeches)
    In mid-2007 a developer working on a site in Athenry where it was recommended to him that he construct a roundabout discovered the remains of part of the old Athenry town wall. The developer,...
  • Broadcasting Services (4 speeches)
    I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise again the issue of television services. We are familiar with the concept of the move from analogue to digital broadcasting but I reiterate that...