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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure the Senator could reintroduce the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú referred to the Leas Cross report. The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, will be delighted that a number of Sir Galahads in the House came to her defence earlier. The Minister's hands are tied and we are aware that patients feel vulnerable. As soon as she is free to release the report, it will be debated in the House. Senator Henry saw the legal advice...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is seeking a debate on the issue. Senator Frank Feighan referred to the interconnector with the UK. The Senator also referred to the turf wars which continue to prevail in the former health board areas. He indicated that he raises this matter almost every day. That is not quite true but he does raise it frequently.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is not here every day and neither am I, so I cannot fault him in that regard. Senator Daly stated that there are some excellent nursing homes, particularly in his home county of Clare. The Senator also referred to charitable institutions, which rely on community involvement, and stated that these require proper funding. I agree with him in that regard. Senator Ormonde agreed...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Mental Health Commission annual report 2005, including the report of the Inspector of Mental Health Services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, and the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not alone did he take up a very good idea which people told me they found interesting — he will find it hard to get a woman now or perhaps they will flock to him — he also brought great lustre to the Seanad——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Lustre.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: L-U-S-T-R-E, get away with you. It was interesting the matter was aired in the Seanad. I was at a meeting in room No. 2 when the debate took place. I also commend the Minister who was very explicit and gracious. It is good to see the Seanad used for such an occasion.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Women are flocking to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the issue of interest on SSIAs and asked that it be treated as a disregard item in means testing. I congratulate the Senator on raising an issue that has since received coverage and in respect of which there is general agreement. I hope the Government will examine the matter. Often, I work on the basis of the telephone calls I receive, of which there were two...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: If nothing happens after three visits and leaving the form, there is no great interest, but I cannot believe people call to houses only once and tell the occupants who have not returned their forms they cannot be on the register.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No. In my county, they call between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Enumerators are paid on a per capita basis in respect of names added to the register. Therefore, there is an incentive for them to get as many names as possible. There should be uniformity across the country. This matter is worthy of a debate and I will endeavour to arrange it. Senator O'Toole raised the matter of SSIAs and asked to be informed when the report of the Personal Injuries...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Cork Airport has beautiful new facilities that everyone has praised and many people use. I always said the State Airports Act 2004 was deficient in many respects. It was a wing and a prayer. Let us get something done.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The money to close the gap has not been forthcoming, but I hope the matter will be settled. Senator Ryan referred to the figure of 655,000 people found in the data from the Johns Hopkins University, which everyone recognises. The war in Iraq is an obscenity in terms of human life lost, nature and the world, but people keep excusing it. I cannot understand how Prime Minister Tony Blair can...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The matter is being examined realistically. While people point out deficits in such situations, there are also great credits. Perhaps it is more difficult to get people to move to the areas in which decentralisation is not working because they are not as attractive as Tullamore or Tubbercurry. Sligo is an attractive county. I agree with Senator Norris's comments on Iraq. I am unsure as to...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. The Senator has tabled the matter as a motion for the Adjournment. It would be a suitable debate. Senator Ó Murchú said some strong words about Iraq. When I called the invasion illegal, I was rapped across the knuckles 45 times, but I remember that the Senator always spoke strongly on the matter. Iraq is a breeding ground for young Muslim terrorists. Senator Terry asked for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I had to get that off my chest. I do not mind their decisions; that is their own business.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is their carry on about putting back a matter repeatedly. It was five times put back.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: All right. The Senator also spoke about working normal hours on the roads. Senator Henry raised the appalling death rate in Iraq. I agree with her that Johns Hopkins University is so highly regarded; Harvard is as well. We would seek to have that debate as quickly as possible.