Seanad debates

Wednesday, 1 March 2006

  • Prelude (0 speeches)
    Chuaigh an Leas-Chathaoirleach i gceannas ar 2.30 p.m.
  • Business of Seanad. (1 speech)
    I have received notice from Senator Ulick Burke that, on the motion for the Adjournment of the House today, he proposes to raise the following matter: The need for the Minister for Transport to...
  • Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (8 speeches)
    I often think when called upon for expressions of sympathy it is a matter of no joy but of great concern. For the Fine Gael Party, this is an intensely sad time. On behalf of my party and its...
  • Order of Business. (127 speeches)
    The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the national drugs strategy, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., with the...
  • National Drugs Strategy: Statements. (10 speeches)
    I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the Seanad today on the subject of the national drugs strategy. Sometimes much of Government's work goes unseen and unnoticed by the general...
  • Nitrates Directive: Motion. (123 speeches)
    I move: That Seanad Éireann —condemns the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government for misleading Seanad Éireann on 14 December 2005 with regard to the nitrates directive by...
  • Adjournment Matters. (0 speeches)
  • Driving Tests. (2 speeches)
    I welcome the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. Will he indicate if it is the intention of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, to recruit the much-needed additional...
  • Community Development. (2 speeches)
    I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment, and the Minister for coming to the House. This issue concerns the Arigna Catchment Area Community Company,...
  • Marine Accidents. (2 speeches)
    Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for selecting this matter for the Adjournment. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to the House and congratulate him on his new appointment. The...