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Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is what I would have thought.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Will the Minister of State inform us of the outcome of the meeting next week?

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Vivas.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Do they?

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I suggested they should publicise themselves but they said they are a small body and do not have money.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The index linking of fines.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is very sensible. When I was responsible for the area of health and safety the fines for grievous negligence by employers were ridiculous because they had not been index linked. A composite Bill, as referred to by Senator Browne, would be very useful.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next week, subject to the agreement of the Whips.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The person must be able to count.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Council of Europe Development Bank Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 30 November 2004.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. No. 1 is a referral motion whereby the subject matter of motion No. 27 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources for discussion. It concerns a change in the fees for licences issued or renewed on or after 1 January 2005. It is proposed to take this item without debate; No. 2, a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the need for a debate on road safety, echoing what Senator Quinn said last week. The Road Traffic Bill 2004 will be taken in the Seanad next week. However, I am aware it covers a different matter. The Senator also asked to whom the NRA is accountable. We cannot have bodies that have no regard to anybody. The Minister may intervene or...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator asked about the progress of a particular inquiry. All I can tell him is that it is sitting as we speak. I suggest that he speak to some of the members of the committee——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They might be able to tell the Senator when or if it is drawing to a conclusion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Tuffy agreed with Senator Brian Hayes on the NRA. She also referred to the new body, Education Ireland, which has been set up by the Minister for Education and Science, and to the new Education Is Not For Sale group. She asked whether the focus in education would be always on the economic aspects or whether there would be room for education of the mind and spirit as well. I very much...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: He asked whether there would be time for an emergency debate on An Post. He described the disruption of postal services at this time of year as industrial suicide. Senators Ross and Hanafin asked for a debate on An Post last week and the week before. We postponed having a debate. However, we should now try to have one because none of us knows now whether there is any point in posting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They undergo a different type of test for roadworthiness.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Henry referred to the hospice movement and I agree the issue would make for a good debate as interesting facts are emerging from surveys thereon. Senator Terry called for a debate on the NRA in the context of Sunday's horrific crash, which influences all our comments today. Senator Coghlan will have to inform me of the convention on literary works as I am not aware of it. However, I...