Results 2,381-2,400 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I listen patiently when people talk to me and I do not interrupt them. The Chair would not allow me to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú expressed a different view about the Colombia three and the Taoiseach's behaviour in respect of that issue. The Taoiseach proposed a decent plan which, if implemented, would provide a way out of the impasse. Senator Quinn spoke about development aid. He made the useful point that as our GDP increases, so does the amount of aid we have to provide to meet the 0.7% target. He...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not go into the matter any further.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane raised the issue of St John's wort, about which there was a huge furore when it was decided that it would only be available on prescription. It developed into a big campaign. Legislation is needed to deal with the cowboys who are operating in the pseudo-medical system. He also referred to an episode in Killaloe. Senator Ormonde spoke about semi-professional people who are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough, but I find it rude.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Paddy Burke raised the deferral by the Western Health Board of the opening of the orthopaedic unit at Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar, with the result that patients have to go elsewhere for treatment. Senator Browne raised the importance of finding an alternative to oil as a fuel source given its rising cost — I wish there was one. He also requested that the Minister for...

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on procedure in the case of a Motion calling for the Removal of a Judge for Stated Misbehaviour or Incapacity, dated 1 June 2004, be laid before Seanad Éireann, that the report be published and that the report is hereby adopted."

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to confiscation orders, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the constituent element of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking, a copy of...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on Attacks against Information Systems a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on the 24th day of May 2004."

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We know one person in favour of that.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That, pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2° of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her." The taking of this motion was signalled on the Order...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I appreciate and am delighted we are having this debate. I thank the Minister of State for speaking briefly but eloquently at the start of this debate. Obviously he could not propose resolutions to it because as he said, tá sé ag éisteacht. Before I pay tributes and go through the report, it is important to note Appendix A on page 70 of the report. Working from the bottom up, Members will...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I meant without modesty. When the elections are over, the Taoiseach will set up the implementation group. I am glad to have had the opportunity to speak on this issue and thank the Minister of State for coming to the House.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They are all appointed. It is far less democratic.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Not at all, I am all for it.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It was 25 years ago.

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Abolished.