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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Are we to have a garda at every traffic light?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree it is prevalent; I just feel the need for a confession. The Senator also raised planning and the need for a debate on that matter. Senator Ulick Burke called for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House. Tesco's admission that its mark-up is higher here than in any other country is remarkable. All of us who flock to Tesco and other stores to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I know that. He is a fine public representative and we will continue to enjoy his company on this side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú raised the case of Christy McGrath in the UK and the possibility of it being a miscarriage of justice. I know he has spoken to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is a worthy case and I am glad the Tipperary Association is taking up the matter. The issue raised by Senator Ross is not a new one for him. He has spoken and written frequently about how the main culprits in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a completely different matter. The reason I say it is that people think it is the same but it is not. That is a type of savings scheme which is a different issue. The Irish Insurance Federation has apparently come up with this wonderful idea. I will ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on banking. There...

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not wish to interrupt the debate which appears riveting. We are tied to 11.30 a.m. which should not be the case because there will be time at the other end. I propose a change to the Order of Business to extend the time for this debate by 15 minutes.

Seanad: Transfer of Execution of Sentences Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Wednesday. Report Stage ordered for Wednesday, 5 May 2004.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 4 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than ten minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will explain all that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked why the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004 has been ordered for next week. We discussed this at length and ordered the Bill for Friday of next week, with the caveat that the matter could be re-examined when the independent commission on electronic voting delivers its report shortly to the Ceann Comhairle. It was necessary to place the Bill on next week's agenda in order...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Bill is in this House today and again next week. The idea that it has been passed already is arrogance of the highest order. Senator Ryan also spoke about the hysteria generated regarding tomorrow's events. People do not know what will happen. We want people to join in the fun but we do not want trouble. That is natural and Senator Mansergh made an interesting comment on it. If we do not...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: As the Cathaoirleach said, it is in the electoral laws that 15 people must support one's candidature so that we do not have foolish people——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not; it is the law. Senator Bannon's interest in independent candidates is laudatory. Senator Feighan referred to the banking institutions. That issue was raised by Senator Ross yesterday and was echoed by others who called for a wider debate on it. Senator Paddy Burke asked about the Water Services Bill. It is scheduled for June. Since Second Stage, the Department has engaged in a...

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have not yet read the report.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator was very effective.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I very much admire the content and tone of Members' contributions. The ambience created by the debate in this Chamber contrasts with the tone in the other House.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We are dealing with the same Minister and the same proposals.

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They are of much better quality and style than those in the other House. I thank the Minister for being present all day in the Chamber. If I may, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, when I finish I will say something about the Order of Business. I thank the Minister for attending the House all day and for listening closely to the debate, as is obvious from the exchanges that have taken place. Such...

Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (30 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Having dispensed with that laudatory statement I will now go on to more relevant matters. While we are aware of Horace's famous dictum carpe diem or seize the day, I do not like the haste associated with the Bill. The term "seize the day" in this particular instance refers to tidying up because the elections are approaching. Let us hope that a large proportion of people will vote both in the...