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Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Mr. Cosgrave voted against the Government on a contraception issue.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I, too, welcome the Minister to the House to deal with this important Bill. As I said on radio, all Ministers are welcomed to this House by all parties. I would like to begin by addressing an issue raised by Senator John Paul Phelan and another member of his party and to say how dreadfully old-fashioned and outlandish it is that he would believe a person could not have a view or opinion on a...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Some Senators opposite used dreadfully fogey-type language in that regard. Mention was made of the resignation of Mr. Robin Cook on matters relating to Iraq — this is hardly Iraq — and to Mr. Cosgrave's voting against his party on the matter of contraception, a matter on which he had strongly religious views. I am sure Mr. Cooney was not pleased about what happened but Mr. Cosgrave had...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Baldonnel is a fine facility. Obviously it will need to be extended, including more runways and so on. The Minister for Defence, Deputy Smith, and I as Minister for Public Enterprise, discussed this matter. The issue was included in a Bill and we intended to pursue it. The Tánaiste informed me that she was not in favour of the proposal, therefore, Baldonnel did not proceed. It is correct to...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With respect, I listened to the Senator. One should not expect an airport to be a haven of tranquility. I urge the Minister to examine Baldonnel. The Tánaiste made me aware of her point of view, and rightly so, and we did not proceed with the proposal. At the moment she has very strong views on aviation. Perhaps she has changed her mind about Baldonnel and may be keen to use it as an...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Chair for giving me extra time.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: But the Senator will not vote for the Bill.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I ask the Senator to excuse me.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do apologise.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Acting Chairman is a very good pupil.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We have disagreed too.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would not say that.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Should I stand up and take a bow?

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow, at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish the Cathaoirleach the same.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I echo the Cathaoirleach's comments. I wish everybody a happy break. We could all do with a break to spend time with our families, extended families and friends. I am sure we will all have a nice time. I hope the weather picks up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business will be No. 1, State Airports Bill 2004 — Committee and Remaining Stages. Committee Stage will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1 p.m. Report and Final Stages will be taken between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. There will be a sos between 1 p.m. and the 3 p.m. The purpose of the longer sos is to allow Report Stage amendments to be prepared, following on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Is the Senator joking?