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Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Daly urged action to ensure the increased availability of broadband and talked about An Taisce's activities in the burren area. Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the e-voting machines and on An Taisce. He said the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, should stick to her point of view and fight harder for Ireland. Senator Hanafin wanted a debate on energy...

Seanad: Report of Independent Commission of Inquiry: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann requests the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the report of the independent commission of inquiry into the bombing of Kay's Tavern, Dundalk, for the purpose of making such recommendations in relation to legislative or administrative provisions as the committee...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. a1, 1 to 3, inclusive, and 25, motion 19. No. a1 is a motion in respect of the referral of the report of the independent commission of inquiry into the bombing of Kay's Tavern in Dundalk to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration, to be taken without debate; No. 1, Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will throw nuts at the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Who in New York would buy them?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Will the Senator resile?

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: As Leader, I thank the Minister and his officials for their constant presence. I cannot think of another Minister, aside from myself when I held ministerial office, who came to the House and stayed for the duration. I admire his steady spirit and his imaginative intellect, and if he ever wants a second I will be in his corner, if that is any good to him.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We are like a chorus.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brennan will be in the Minister's corner with me.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should tell those experiencing difficulties to come to see me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We had chub yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has a special interest in the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What party did he represent?

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, as did many other Members, asked if the sale of Aer Lingus would be debated in the House. It will be debated in the Dáil. Section 3(5) of the Aer Lingus Act 2004 states, "The Minister for Finance may not dispose of any shares in the Company without the general principles of the disposal being laid before and approved by Dáil Éireann". The Act was passed by the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, she is mad about his political chances and wants him to win a Dáil seat.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He also spoke about the dangers of dabbling in cannabis use. It is awful that 16 year olds are using it. The Senator called for a national debate on drug-taking, particularly cannabis which is seen as an easy drug. That is not so, particularly as it can result in the onset of schizophrenia in later life. Senator Coghlan raised the sale of Aer Lingus and the storage of the electronic voting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I meant Mr. Justice Smith. We will see what he has to say on that. The Cathaoirleach will have to do something about Senator Bannon and myself because it gives rise to all sorts of carry-on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I mean argumentative carry-on. Senator John Paul Phelan raised the matter of the chub fish yesterday. The chub fish is predatory. It is rather like some people in political life who may be predatory. It is predatory on other fish. This is an interesting matter. Senator Bannon sought emergency legislation to deal with it. Senator Bannon also called for a debate on planning. Statements on...