13 SEANAD E´ IREANN 163 De´ Ce´adaoin, 18 Feabhra, 2009 Wednesday, 18th February, 2009 10.30 a.m. RIAR NA hOIBRE Order Paper GNO´ POIBLI´ Public Business 1. An Bille fa´n Ombudsman um Sheirbhı´sı´ Dlı´ 2008 [Da´il] — An Dara Ce´im. Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008 [Da´il] — Second Stage. 2. (l) An Bille Toghcha´in (Leasu´ ) 2008 [Da´il] — An Coiste (Alt 4, ato´ga´il). (a) Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008 [Da´il] — Committee (Section 4, resumed). 3. Ra´itis maidir leis an Mea´n-Oirthear. Statements on the Middle East. 4. (l) An Bille Cuanta (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Coiste (leasu´ 8, ato´ga´il). (a) Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Committee (amendment 8, resumed). 5. An Bille Cro´ ine´irı´ 2007 — An Coiste. Coroners Bill 2007 — Committee. 6. An Bille Uchta´la 2009 — An Coiste. Adoption Bill 2009 — Committee. 7. Bille na dTeangacha Oifigiu´ la (Leasu´ ) 2005 — An Dara Ce´im. Official Languages (Amendment) Bill 2005 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, Paul Coghlan, David Norris. 8. An Bille um Chosaint Coigiltis Comhair Creidmheasa 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Credit Union Savings Protection Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, David Norris, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross, Ivana Bacik, Ro´na´n Mullen. 9. An Bille um Chumas Meabhrach agus Caomhno´ ireacht 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Joe O’Toole, David Norris, Feargal Quinn, Shane Ross, Ivana Bacik. P.T.O. 164 18 Feabhra, 2009 10. An Bille um Chosaint Tomhalto´ irı´ (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Consumer Protection (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Brendan Ryan, Alex White, Dominic Hannigan, Alan Kelly, Michael McCarthy, Phil Prendergast. 11. An Bille um Dhliteanas Sibhialta (Leasu´ ) (Uimh. 2) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. Civil Liability (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. —Senators Eugene Regan, Frances Fitzgerald, Maurice Cummins. Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 12. An Bille um Chosaint Aera´ide 2007 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Climate Protection Bill 2007 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senators Ivana Bacik, Joe O’Toole, Shane Ross, David Norris, Feargal Quinn. Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 13. An Bille Meabhair-Shla´inte (Bearta Ainneonacha) (Leasu´ ) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senators Dan Boyle, De´irdre de Bu´rca, David Norris. Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 14. An Bille um Orga´in de chuid Chorp an Duine agus Fı´ocha´in Dhaonna 2008 — An Dara Ce´im (ato´ga´il). Human Body Organs and Human Tissue Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed). —Senator Feargal Quinn. Bille (ato´ga´il) (0.03 n. fa´gtha): Bill (resumed) (0.03 m. remaining): 15. An Bille um Thaighde Gaschille (Suthanna Daonna a Chosaint) 2008 — An Dara Ce´im. (ato´ga´il). Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008 — Second Stage. (resumed). —Senators Ro´na´n Mullen, Jim Walsh, John Hanafin. Tı´olactha: Presented: 16. An Bille um Prı´obha´ideacht 2006 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Privacy Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do dhe´anamh Bill entitled an Act to provide for a Tort socru´ maidir le Tort arb e´ard e´ of Violation of Privacy; and to provide for Prı´obha´ideacht a Sha´ru´ ; agus do dhe´anamh matters connected therewith. socru´ i dtaobh nithe a bhaineann leis an me´id sin. —Senator Donie Cassidy. 18 Feabhra, 2009 165 17. Bille Toghcha´in an tSeanaid (Rolla-Chomhaltaı´) (Leasu´ ) 2008 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ Acht Bill entitled an Act to amend the Seanad Toghcha´in an tSeanaid (Rolla-Chomhaltaı´) Electoral (Panel Members) Act 1947 in 1947 i nda´il le cla´ru´ maidir leis an rolla relation to registration in respect of the riaracha´in. administrative panel. —Senators Maurice Cummins, Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Coghlan. 18. An Bille um Fhorais Chultu´ ir Na´isiu´ nta (Leasu´ ) 2008 — Ordu´ don Dara Ce´im. National Cultural Institutions (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Order for Second Stage. Bille da´ ngairtear Acht do leasu´ an Achta Bill entitled an Act to amend the um Fhorais Chultu´ ir Na´isiu´ nta 1997. National Cultural Institutions Act 1997. —Senator Alex White. Ra´itis (ato´ga´il): Statements (resumed): 19. Ra´itis maidir le Conradh Liospo´ in um Athcho´ iriu´ (ato´ga´il). Statements on the Lisbon Reform Treaty (resumed). 20. Ra´itis faoin Tuarasca´il maidir le Grinnscru´ du´ AE (Uimh. 21) dar teideal Faisne´is faoi Bhia a Shola´thar do Thomhalto´ irı´ (ato´ga´il). Statements on the Report on EU Scrutiny (No. 21) entitled Provision of Food Information to Consumers (resumed). Tairiscintı´: Motions: 21. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Affairs Ghno´ thaı´ Eorpacha dar teideal ‘Conradh entitled ‘The Lisbon Reform Treaty’ which Liospo´ in um Athcho´ iriu´ ’ a leagadh faoi was laid before Seanad E´ ireann on bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 29 Bealtaine, 29 May, 2008.’’ 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [18 November, 2008] 22. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach dar teideal entitled ‘COM(2007) 654 final — Proposal ‘COM(2007) 654 crı´ochnaitheach — Togra for A Council Framework Decision on the le haghaidh Creat-Chinnidh o´n gComhairle use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) for maidir le Taifead Ainmneacha Paisine´irı´ law enforcement purposes’ which was laid (TAP) a u´sa´id chun crı´ocha forfheidhmithe before Seanad Eireann on 13th November, dlı´’ a leagadh faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann 2008.’’ an 13 Samhain, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [18 November, 2008] P.T.O. 166 18 Feabhra, 2009 23. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Affairs Ghno´ thaı´ Eorpacha dar teideal ‘Tuarasca´il entitled ‘Report of the Sub-Committee on o´ n bhFochoiste um thodhchaı´ na hE´ ireann Ireland’s future in the European Union: san Aontas Eorpach: Todhchaı´ na hE´ ireann Ireland’s future in the European Union: san Aontas Eorpach: Du´ shla´in, Sain- Challenges, Issues and Options’ which cheisteanna agus Roghanna’ a leagadh faoi was laid before Seanad E´ ireann on bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an 27 Samhain, 27 November, 2008.’’ 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [3 December, 2008] 24. ‘‘Go dtugann Seanad E´ ireann da´ aire That Seanad E´ ireann notes the Report of an Tuarasca´il o´ n gComhchoiste um the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny Ghrinnscru´ du´ Eorpach dar teideal entitled ‘EU Scrutiny Report No. 21: ‘Tuarasca´il Iniu´ chta AE Uimh. 21: COM(2008) 40 final — Proposal for a COM(2008) 40 crı´ochnaitheach — Togra le Regulation of the European Parliament and haghaidh Rialacha´in o´ Pharlaimint na of the Council on the Provision of Food hEorpa agus o´ n gComhairle maidir le Information to Consumers’ which was laid Faisne´is faoi Bhia a Shola´thar do before Seanad E´ ireann on 13th November, Thomhalto´ irı´’ a leagadh faoi bhra´id 2008.’’ Sheanad E´ ireann an 13 Samhain, 2008. —Senator Donie Cassidy. [27 January, 2009] 25. ‘‘Go gceadaı´onn Seanad E´ ireann na That Seanad E´ ireann approves the Rialacha´in seo a leanas ina ndre´acht: following Regulations in draft: Na Rialacha´in um Pleana´il agus Forbairt The Planning and Development (Treoirlı´nte Pleana´la Re´igiu´ nacha) 2009, (Regional Planning Guidelines) Regu- lations 2009, ar leagadh co´ ipeanna dı´obh ina ndre´acht copies of which were laid in draft form faoi bhra´id Sheanad E´ ireann an before Seanad E´ ireann on 10 February, 10 Feabhra, 2009. 2009.’’ —Senator Donie Cassidy. 26. Tairiscintı´ nach o´ n Rialtas: Non-Government Motions: 1. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann, in the light of the recent comments by Nobel Prize winning poet Seamus Heaney and others, calls on the Government to revisit plans and examine an alternative routing and methodology to that of the M3 through the Tara Valley which will win acceptance among all interested parties.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik. [5 March, 2008] 2. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann ask FARC to release immediately on humanitarian grounds, Ingrid Betancourt and other ill hostages held in Colombia.’’ —Senators David Norris, Ivana Bacik, Joe O’Toole, Feargal Quinn, Ro´na´n Mullen, Shane Ross. [8 April, 2008] 18 Feabhra, 2009 167 3. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann regrets and distances itself from the comments of Senator Jim Walsh at the Order of Business on Tuesday 22 April 2008 in relation to Chairmen of Tribunals established by these Houses.’’ —Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Joe O’Toole, Alex White, David Norris. [24 April, 2008] 4. ‘‘That Seanad E´ ireann condemns the Government for: • squandering significant budget surpluses, • its failure to control inflation, • its failure to deliver necessary infrastructure on time and within budget, and, • its failure to reform the public service; and, in light of the changing economic outlook for our economy calls on the Government to outline the results of measures taken (if any) to stress test our economy and provide detail cost benefits analysis of major projects, and to outline the steps that are being taken to: • restore competitiveness, • restore the low rates of inflation that were the hallmark of our economy, • prevent rising unemployment, and • ensure that vital health services, education services and infrastructural projects will be available to the citizens of Ireland.’’.