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Seanad: Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations 2004: Motion. (14 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the following regulations in draft:— Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations 2004, copies of which were laid in draft form before the House on 8 December 2004 be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the orders of reference of that committee, which, not later than 16 December...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh, Committee Stage is due to finish at 2 p.m. May I inquire if there is much more to be dealt with? Are there more amendments?

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not sure what the Minister of State's availability is but I think we should finish Committee Stage. I suggest that the sitting should be extended to 2.30 p.m., although it may end before that.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No. We will not take Report Stage today. It is being taken separately.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, in order to conclude Committee Stage of the Road Traffic Bill at 2.30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m., or beforehand if the debate finishes earlier.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources which has concluded its discussions. The motion concerns a change in the fees for licences issued or renewed on or after 1 January 2005, to be taken without debate; No. 2, a motion to approve an order under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004, Commission of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator resigned over the issue relating to Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, that was not quite the case.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The legislation on nursing homes and payments for long-term care is being introduced on the advice of the Attorney General by the Government and the Tánaiste. It will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow and we are making arrangements to deal with it on Friday afternoon. I take Senator Browne's point that it should not be rushed and I have no intention of rushing it. If we do not finish it on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Mr. Corish, who was Minister for Health in 1976, was a fine Minister. Senator Brian Hayes spoke about the emergency legislation, about which many people have strong feelings. Time will be provided to debate the matter on Friday afternoon and evening. I can give a commitment that the House will sit next week if extra time is needed to debate the issue. Senator Browne's comments indicate that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is what the Senator said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know why Senator Browne mentioned that charges will be imposed during Christmas week, given that it has always been the same as any other week in terms of charging.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The leader of Fine Gael acknowledged this morning that there has always been an element of contribution from those who can afford it. Senator Brian Hayes also spoke about the issue of knives, which as he said was raised yesterday by Senator Ó Murchú. He argued that there is a need for a debate on the matter and I hope it can be held early in the new year. I agree with Senator Hayes that we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan knows that what he has said is not true. I wrote to him after he left the committee.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will say with great alacrity that the Senator is mistaken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: He is most certainly mistaken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am quite satisfied to be able to say that. Senator Ó Murchú said that knives should be seen in the same light as guns. He also spoke about the possibility of Northern representatives in the Seanad. I agree with him that we would have a unity of purpose here. Senator Browne discussed the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I assure him that the House will sit for as long as necessary.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator said that he did not want it to be rushed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next week, yes.