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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked about the State Airports Bill. I cannot see there being time for it on the agenda and it would not be right for us to sit at 10 p.m. to consider any Bill, particularly such an important one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It would not be possible to give due consideration to any Bill at that time. We have much work to do this week and I am conscious not alone of the calls upon spokesmen in the House but also of the pressures on the staff. The Senator raised an important point about the march in Drumcree and I also congratulate the PSNI. We all heaved a sigh of relief when we saw 500 marchers and protesters...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is another body of the Houses. I apologise, I understood it was a matter for Members.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We have enough to do. Senator Daly raised impending changes at Shannon Airport and developments with regard to Aer Lingus, Aer Rianta, Shannon Development and bilateral arrangements with the United States. All these issues are important. While we, in the Houses, are legislating, all the likely changes, which will affect many people, particularly in Shannon Airport, seem to be coming together....

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator McHugh also praised my party's new found humility. Senator Kitt also raised Aer Lingus and Shannon Development in the mid-west region. These are major issues which I hope the House will have an opportunity to debate in full. Senator Quinn referred to honouring the national flag. I do not believe that lowering the flag at sunset is a colonial tradition with people going off afterwards...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With the agreement of the House I would like to amend the Order of Business. The Minister of State has agreed to stay in the House for a further 30 minutes until 1.30 p.m. I would propose sitting until 2 p.m. but those involved in this Bill will also be involved in Committee Stage of the National Monuments (Amendment) Bill, which is the next item ordered. It would be unfair not to give them a...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, on the Order of Business, I said a question would be put by the Chair.

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Electoral Act 1997 (section 53) Order 2004 and the Presidential Election (Reimbursement of Expenses) Regulations 2004; No. 2, Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 12 p.m.; No. 3, Commissions of Investigation...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not looking for praise. I am just saying I do not intend to allow that to happen.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not want that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the question of whether the State Airports Bill can be amended. The Cathaoirleach's interpretation is correct. A Bill is brought before the House and amendments can be tabled and either accepted or rejected. That is the business of the House on Committee Stage, as the Cathaoirleach has confirmed. The Senator made his points strongly....

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: His decision was never contentious. Senator Ryan asked which Minister will take the Bill next week. I understand it will be Mr. Brennan.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, will take the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Taoiseach was extremely courteous in providing me with information on this matter and I found our meeting extremely helpful. Senator Ryan also raised Cork and Shannon Airports and cited the Minister's remarks in the other House yesterday. I hope we will be able to have a decent debate on the matter next week. As regards the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill, we debated Second Stage of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also raised an article by Lara Marlowe in The Irish Times. The item made awful reading. Ms Marlowe is a fine journalist. As regards Senator Coghlan's question, I understand that the board and its subsidiary boards will remain in place until the end of September. Senator Kitt raised the International Development Association (Amendment) Bill. It is fine legislation and I hope he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Well done to Senator Quinn, whose nice son I heard speaking on the issue this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a great development. Senator Quinn raised the status of the debate ordered for next week. We will have plenty of time to tease out issues. He also referred to Mr. O'Kennedy receiving an award, which I understand was made in recognition of his work in developing relationships as joint chair of the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body. I am rather ambivalent about receiving honours from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would have the sense not to take it, Members can be sure of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have my own mind, thank God. Regarding the tourism industry in County Donegal, I was unaware it was in the dire situation of which Senator McHugh speaks. Fáilte Ireland is an all-Ireland tourism marketing body so perhaps the Senator should consult it on this matter. I agree with Senator Daly that a debate on the ESB would be helpful if it helped to allay people's concerns. Senator Browne...