And the session begun predictably after huddle of prayership
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:43:26 PM
Fergal Quinn on his feet asking why the Seanad is scheduled to speak on the expiry dates of gift vouchers tomorrow instead of speaking on the budget.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:44:20 PM
Quinn appealed to the Labour party to support it
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:45:09 PM
Alex White on his feet -
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:45:22 PM
Says that the Leader has control to shape the discussion. Another bout of soul-searching. This really does underpin so much discussion in Seanad.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:48:39 PM
We've had horse bolted calls for saving cash following Prime Time - Norris on his feet about children's rights
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 2:54:58 PM
Damn.. had unscheduled meeting!
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 4:20:31 PM
Did I miss much about the deep sea dumping? Was "swimming with the fishes" recast as something even more juicy?
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 4:23:43 PM
And we're back with the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 (Report stage)
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 4:33:44 PM
Interesting to note the Amdt that are being accepted following committee stage..
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 4:50:34 PM
Bacik is the only body in the House bringing forward the Amdts.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 5:04:30 PM
As expected Amdt 11 was defeated - 20 to 27 votes..
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 5:15:17 PM
The double jeopardy rule is intriguing..
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 5:25:16 PM
is attending a meeting in East Wall on the Dublin Underground Dart.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:22:48 PM
Voting done.. the Níls have it
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:23:05 PM
on Amdt 16
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:23:09 PM
Apologies on the delayed moderation..
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:28:17 PM
And the House is adjourned until 10:30 in the morning !
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:31:13 PM
G'night all and thanks for popping by
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:31:48 PM
Any interest in the Matters for Adjournment?
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:33:03 PM
Cecilia Keaveney speaks on the subject of domestic violence
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:34:11 PM
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:34:29 PM
Minister Hanafin addressing the Seanad
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:40:43 PM
While it's nice to hear the Minister say that more work needs to be done, how does she forsee that this can be achieved in the light of tomorrow's Budget?
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:41:46 PM
The Cabinet have been briefed on the Budget. It would be interesting to see how much of the support services for those who have suffered domestic abuse, has been cut for the coming year.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:43:01 PM
A lot of FF Donegal Senators on their feet tonight.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:48:00 PM
We're talking sewage schemes
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:48:15 PM
Oh dear. Dental Treatment Scheme and Mullen.
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:55:32 PM
I bet there's a pro-life poke her
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:55:48 PM
here*
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:55:52 PM
And * now * the chamber is adjourned!
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 8:02:27 PM
Night all!
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 8:02:32 PM
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:22:48 PM
by Alexia Golez at 12/8/2009 7:34:29 PM