Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 June 2005

• Prelude (0 speeches)
  Chuaigh an Cathaoirleach i gceannas ar 10.30 a.m.
• Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
  I have received notice from Senator Bannon that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for the Environment,...
• Order of Business. (83 speeches)
  The Order of Business is No. 1, Disability Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to...
• Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (38 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (61 speeches)
  Question again proposed: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."
• Nursing Homes: Statements. (100 speeches)
  I would like to welcome our friends from Cavan in the Visitors Gallery, including Councillor Peter McVitty, his wife Susan and the delegation.
• Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
• EU Directives. (7 speeches)
  I would like to share time with my colleague, Senator Browne, if that is in order.
• School Accommodation. (3 speeches)
  I welcome the Minister to the House and assure him that I have far more modest needs than my colleagues before me. All I seek is a new science laboratory for St. Macdara's College in Templeogue...
• Disadvantaged Status. (3 speeches)
  I wish to make the case that a boys' national school in Tullow, Scoil Phádraig Naofa, should be granted disadvantaged status. When the Minister for Education and Science announced a recent...