Results 2,501-2,520 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I accept that neo-liberalism has been in the news recently. The Senator also asked that when we refer to undocumented Irish people in the US, we should examine the position in Ireland and address the need for a resolution of the issue of undocumented immigrants in Ireland. Senator Ross asked if I could find the Minister for Transport. That is quite impossible because, as the phrase goes,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: However, I presume the Minister for Transport will be in the House to take the airports Bill. The Senator referred to what he called "the shambles" in Dublin Airport. In that context, I travelled to Rome on a social visit on Friday with a couple of friends from Athlone. We went out on time and got to our aeroplane quickly and returned on Monday night on time. There was no congestion at Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, I never do. I have a policy on that matter. That is true.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly. I thank the Chair for standing up for me. Those type of questions upset me. Senator Bradford raised the undocumented Irish. I take his point. We all cherish and relish our relationship with the US but that does not stop one having one's criticisms.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Why should it? We are not all patsies. I take Senator Quinn's point about the agenda which was well raised by his colleague. The Senator thanked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for appointing three new High Court judges. As the Senator said, that was all he wanted for Christmas. Christmas has come early.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject of motion No. 20 is being referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food for discussion. It concerns the transfer of the abattoir licensing functions from the Department of Agriculture and Food to local authorities with the Food Safety Authority of Ireland providing an overall co-ordinating role. The Food Safety...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I knew it would be raised somewhere.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: So was I.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, asked me to ensure that no legislation would be rushed through in the final two weeks of the session. Last Thursday I listed the Bills we would be taking in the House, which subsequently appeared on the Order Paper. However, I take the Senator's point. Throughout this term we have tried to put clear lines between Second, Committee and Report...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator asked for a debate on No. 1, which deals with abattoirs. The agreement between the veterinarians and the local authorities has been a long time coming.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No. The Senator asked for a debate when the motion comes back from committee. He also mentioned the Ark children's centre in Dublin. This is an innovative project and young people and teachers have taken to it with great gusto. I will ask the Minister for Education and Science about the cutbacks, but perhaps someone could put the matter down for discussion on the Adjournment because it would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: None of us was on the other side. I congratulate the Senator for going. She said she thought the Garda presence was high. However, if something happened we would be saying it was not high enough and asking where were the gardaí and why were they not doing their job. They did very well and it was good-natured. The piquancy of what he was doing at the window in his vest and the interview with...

Seanad: Abattoirs Act 1988: Motion. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:— (Abattoirs Licences) (Transfer of Functions) Regulations 2004, copies of which proposed measure were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28 June, 2004, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee,...

Seanad: Commission on Electronic Voting: Motion. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the Commission on Electronic Voting (Further Reports) Order 2004, which was made on 24th June, 2004, under section 22(5) of the Electoral (Amendment) Act 2004, a copy of which order was laid before Seanad Éireann on the 28th day of June 2004."

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Tuesday. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 6 July 2004.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

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

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased to contribute to the debate on this Bill and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy John Browne, and his officials to the House. However, the Bill is not what I am seeking. The lakes of the Shannon are not included because they come under the North-South bodies. I understand why the Minister of State could not include these lakes because of the North-South body, of which I used...

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

Mary O'Rourke: Well said.

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

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion concerning research matters referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which has completed its discussions, to be taken without debate; No. 2, Water Services Bill 2003 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m., No. 4, National Monuments (Amendment) Bill...