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Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It was a down payment. It was evidence of trust.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It was not free of charge.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: As several speakers are offering to contribute to this interesting debate, I ask that the business of the House be extended to 7.45 p.m., if the Minister of State will agree.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It was.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State will reply at 7.40 p.m.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion re the Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 3, Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2 and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Or on Senator Leyden's website.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would like to comment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised yesterday's court finding about the two Sinn Féin activists. I can only repeat what the Taoiseach said in the Dáil yesterday. This is a serious business in a democracy and I am conscious of what Senator Maurice Hayes said which lent some texture to the matter. I regard it as extremely serious. As the Cathaoirleach knows the matter...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There will not be a report. I understand the Cathaoirleach said that yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole raised the matter of social housing and the local authorities. It would be easy for us to damn all county managers or housing authorities. What has happened appears to be very patchy. Some counties have fulfilled the duties imposed upon them and some have not. It is a matter of getting the land, making the appropriate planning arrangements etc. However, it is a serious matter,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am allowed to say Shannon, am I not? However, I will not stray into any reference to the architect of the good news.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I take my duty seriously and the Cathaoirleach has ruled on this matter. Senator Leyden wanted a further debate on decentralisation. That would be a good idea when a further report comes out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In fact it was an excellent debate last night and it went on until ten minutes to eight, with great input from all parties and every side of the House. Senator Norris raised the matter of houses for asylum seekers. I have every confidence that they are subjected to housing and fire inspections and all that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would be doubtful of that, but I can inquire. I cannot see how the inspection of houses can be ruled out because they are to be inhabited by asylum seekers. The Senator also requested that I should ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs about further revelations as regards trips by the particular aircraft he referred to yesterday. This is being dealt with. I am putting arrangements in place...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon asked for a debate on competitiveness and said there was a decrease in the number of tourists coming to Ireland. Senator Kitt asked for a debate on housing and Senator McCarthy raised the matter of insurance, particularly as there appear to be developments in that whole area. It is still somewhat early, but we will make inquiries. Senator Maurice Hayes asked for the question of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley asked whether there should be legislation as regards a change of usage. I always thought that if one changed what one was doing, change of usage planning had to be applied for. Senator Quinn raised the matter of the speed cameras and the Road Traffic Bill 2004. He asked me to confirm whether the House may discuss those matters next week. I can only give what I regard as general...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brennan spoke about housing and welcomed the news about Shannon as well. I had forgotten about the vintners' invitation, but I do not know whether Senator McHugh is going to be the super-nanny of Ireland, saying one cannot drink or smoke at home.