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Seanad: EU Presidency: Motion. (7 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: When something is working, it should not be wrecked. I welcome the inclusion of the new social article in the constitution, which requires the Union "to take into account requirements linked to a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion and a high level of education, training and protection of human health". The Minister of...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Is section 39 agreed?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I remind Senators that we are under severe time pressure. The arguments on this amendment have been well rehearsed.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: It was the litany of the sections.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: As it is now 1.30 p.m., I must put the following question in accordance with an order of the House: "That amendment No. 22 is negatived, that sections 124 to 202, inclusive, the Schedule and the Title are hereby agreed to in Committee and that the Bill is reported to the House without amendment."

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Senator Norris, it might be more appropriate for you to speak on the section. We will deal with the amendment first.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I will open the debate on the section.

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Does the Minister of State wish to respond to the amendment?

Seanad: Residential Tenancies Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: The amendment specifically proposes the deletion of the reference to husband and wife.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Is it agreed the proceedings on Committee Stage shall be brought to a conclusion at 1.30 p.m.?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Is the proposal agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I commend the Leader and her staff on the manner in which business has been ordered this week to ensure that every Bill is given the time it deserves, particularly on Committee Stage. Bills are ordered which have returned from the Dáil and have already been the subject of useful discussion here. We need time to discuss Report and Final Stages. I say this as I am concerned at a reference by a...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Amendment Nos. 20 and 21 are related and may be taken together by agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I sure the Leader has a fair idea.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I must ask the Senator to restrict himself to the substance of the amendment.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Amendments Nos. 11 and 28 are related and may be taken together by agreement.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Amendment No. 13 is an alternative to amendment No. 32 and both are related to amendment No. 12. It is proposed to take amendments Nos. 12, 13 and 32 together by agreement.

Seanad: Hospital Services: Motion. (30 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I second the motion. Once again we return to the thorny subject of Irish health services. It will not be the last time, considering the state of the health services and the widespread disquiet and dissatisfaction with how the Government is mismanaging them. In that regard, the scandal of unopened facilities, hospitals built yet lying idle, unopened, is one of the greatest examples of the...

Seanad: Hospital Services: Motion. (30 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Give us a break. The Senator is aware of the money that was available to the Government.

Seanad: Hospital Services: Motion. (30 Jun 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: On a trolley in the corridor.