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Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased the Minister, Deputy Roche, came to the House tonight. This matter has received general approval and agreement. This move came from Judge Mahon and, as Leader, I would like to pay tribute to both Judge Mahon and his predecessor, Mr. Justice Flood, for the painstaking work they carried out. We all demanded and got the appropriate terms of reference for the tribunals. We laid down...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 to be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration — this concerns powers of detention and re-arrest and will be taken without debate; No. 2, Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the 77 year old woman in Limerick. In that context the wider question concerns the unsuitable use of Garda time, resources and prison spaces. The Senator intends to introduce a Private Members' Bill shortly and we will facilitate debate on that issue. Senator Brian Hayes stated that a glut of legislation is expected and asked that we have an orderly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It will finish on Thursday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: If the Dáil is tardy there is nothing we can do about it but we will do our business in a business-like way, not in a rushed way. We have been informed that the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill must be enacted by 30 November or else the terms of the Bill will have to be renegotiated. If the other House is tardy we cannot do anything about it but, as I have proved on several occasions,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There appears to be a chance of success and I regret that these two matters were linked by Senator Ryan. Senator Ó Murchú referred to the Donegal man, William Bartley, who was battered and bruised. He referred to a malignancy in society, which I agree is the case. That incident is every bit as ugly as what is happening in Iraq. We rightly condemned the killing of the dying soldier but what...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I tried but did not get satisfactory answers. I will try again today to get an answer on the Gulfstream jet and Shannon. It is Senator Norris's belief that people who were kidnapped have been transported in the manner he outlined. He wants to have the matter clarified or warns of trouble to come. Senator Dooley echoed the comments about the poor use of Garda time. He also raised the issue of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: One would not be appointed twice to a job like that. Senator Mansergh will do us all proud. Senator Quinn referred to the reduction in the numbers of tourists visiting Ireland. He welcomed the fact that a national conference centre is now mooted for 2008 and requested that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism come before the House to discuss the matter. Senator Browne requested...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross referred to Aer Lingus, about which Senator Minihan also contacted me, and we hope to have to a debate on it soon. This week's business had already been arranged when the office was contacted by Senator Minihan but we hope to have such a debate next week. The Goldman Sachs report is on the website. Senators asked about the arrangements for the budget debate, which we were...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We hope to have the debate then and the office will contact Senators in that regard. Senator McHugh wanted to know why car parks at the Giant's Causeway are full in February, while they are empty in Donegal in July. There is an all-Ireland tourism body, Tourism Ireland Limited. I accept the Senator is concerned; he has often raised the issue of tourism in the House. Senator Hayes asked about...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Referral to Joint Committee. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 (No. 29 of 1996), shall continue in operation for the period ending on 31 December 2006 be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the orders of reference of that...

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (24 Nov 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes — the Minister to be called on to reply no later than five minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I mentioned that yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes sought a debate on what he terms as the "shambles" of decentralisation. The Senator also sought a debate on the 11,500 children born here of non-national parents. As the Senator stated, legislation dealing with the outcome of the referendum will be introduced next week. The debate on that legislation, which is scheduled for next week, will encompass that and many other...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I was not referring to Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I accept what the Senator says. That I am replying to the point he raised does not mean I am referring to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No.