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Seanad: Business of Seanad. (28 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In addition, it was agreed on the Order of Business that party spokespersons would speak for ten minutes when we resume statements on planning and related issues. It has been brought to my attention that two spokespersons, Senators McCarthy and Brady, have not yet spoken. I propose that they be permitted to speak for 15 minutes, as is the custom for official spokespersons.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (28 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is correct. I propose that Senator McCarthy, the Labour Party spokesperson, who has not spoken be allowed to speak for 15 minutes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (28 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose that debating time on the next item be extended until 1.30 p.m. instead of 1 p.m. to make up for the extended debate on the previous Bill.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (28 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is awful that I am standing up and down all morning. I thank the Acting Chairman for her forbearance. I altered the Order of Business a short time ago but a difficulty has arisen and we will have to return to the time allocation of this morning's Order of Business. I propose statements on planning and related issues will finish at 1 p.m. and resume on another sitting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12.15 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the first progress report of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (resumed), to be taken at 12.15 p.m. until 1.30 p.m. on which Senators may speak for ten minutes each; No....

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the theme of the day, the US presidential election. I expect the announcement of a result to be made shortly. The Senator asked that Americans re-engage with the world and do what they used to do well, for example after the Second World War. He hoped that that sense of reinvigoration and the need to do good could be roused within them....

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Why should we not use the facility we have? I hope we continue to do so. Senator Leyden supported Senator O'Meara's call for the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children to come to the House. He said that if Mr. Bush is the new US President, the issue of undocumented Irish in the US should be raised again and that it is payback time. Senator Norris asked about employment permits. A Bill...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: On individuals. That is fair enough. I think it is kind of funny. I wish him well. Senator Hanafin asked that I write to the American Embassy to offer congratulations. He is quite right in that democracy has spoken and none of us can carp about that. Senator Browne said it was time to regulate and legislate for the use of fireworks. Senator Bradford requested that the Minister of State at the...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose a change to the Order of Business. Report Stage of the Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill was to conclude at 12.15 p.m. but it will not happen because Members wish to thank the Minister. How much more time is needed?

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose to conclude the debate at 12.30 p.m. I am sure the Minister has some pearls of wisdom for us.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I spoke on this legislation on Second Stage. I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea. I feel the hand of history here. Some people say that tritely. However, I remember 1989 when the wives of Army personnel disrupted the election campaign. They did have some victories and former Deputy, Brian Lenihan, returned from hospital in America and was made Minister for Defence. He set out to...

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am the Western Command.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden will get the nomination.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister was never overwhelmed.

Seanad: National Car Testing Service: Motion. (3 Nov 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m. Spokespersons have 15 minutes and other Senators have ten minutes. The Minister will be called upon to reply no later than five minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, asked what developments there had been on the breach of courtesy over a week ago. I wrote to the Taoiseach as I felt that was the best way to record the matter. While there was a delay yesterday, Senator Hayes acknowledged that it was nothing like as long as the one a week ago. I am very conscious that Private Members' time is a very useful...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Indeed. The matter will come to the surface very quickly, if Members will pardon the pun, when the debate gets up to speed. I am using all the wrong metaphors. Senator O'Toole is stirring the pot early on this issue on behalf of his fellow Senators. I am quite sure that in line with its long tradition of goodwill, acceptance and knitting into the city, Trinity will facilitate the Luas....

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I note that the Senator appears to be getting into a political mood. I saw an article in the Carlow Nationalist about him recently. Good for the Senator. He could place his suggestion on his manifesto.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator was on the front page.