Results 321-340 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: We all woke up at the same time this morning.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I commend the initiative shown by the Senator in tabling this amendment which arises from an Adjournment debate we had a few nights ago. I agree with the Minister's point about the reason it should be the case for one authority and not for others. In other words, the amendment implies a national policy rather than one applying to individual State boards. Be that as it may, the Senator tabled...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I should hope not. They go into every nook and cranny investigating the applicant and what he or she represents.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: What do they talk about?

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Wishful thinking.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Christmas is coming.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report and Final Stages. (5 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Where did the Senator hear that?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and on which Members may share time. Business is to conclude at 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Brian Hayes and many other Senators for their praise of Garda Finnerty and Garda O'Donoghue who rescued four people late on Saturday evening in Cork and Dublin. The Senator rightly said we like to condemn but seldom like to praise. In this instance the young gardaí concerned acted with great bravery and courage. The Senator also raised the issue of electronic voting, which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: That is up to the head of each tribunal. Senator Norris stated that he has an interest in green issues and pointed out the need for incineration. The attitude of NIMBY prevails when the issue of incineration is discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ulick Burke spoke in favour of the Western Development Commission. I am not aware that the commission is being abolished. The Minister, Deputy Ó Cuív, is quite rightly examining all the agencies which do such excellent work to see if they can be streamlined to operate more effectively because we are obliged to seek value for money. The Senator also asked that the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with Senator Dooley's request for a debate on the issue of competition and cartels. The "Prime Time" programme will deal with this issue tonight. Senator McHugh spoke about the about the capital allowance scheme for hotels. He also inquired about the BMW region, an issue in which the Leas-Chathaoirleach has a keen interest. Senator Kitt welcomed the diminution in the numbers of road...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also requested that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment should come before the House. Senator Phelan referred to electronic voting and the cash crisis in third level education. Senator Coghlan spoke about the bravery of the young gardaí mentioned and raised the issues of motor tax and the fishing industry. He could not come from County Kerry and not raise the latter...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Browne raised the early release of Dessie O'Hare who is going to Castlerea, as set out in the legislation which passed through both Houses and formed part of the Good Friday Agreement. There is a parole board in place which is looking at the matter. It decided on this. It is the law of the land. Senator Feighan praised the gardaí mentioned and stated the garda from the training...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Order for Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow. Question, "That Committee Stage be taken tomorrow," put and declared carried. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 11 December 2002.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Christmas spirit is setting in. We do not have many matters on the Adjournment. However, that is not the case with the business of the House. The Order of Business is Nos. 1, motion seeking the approval of a Council framework decision relating to the combating of the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, a measure referred by the Seanad to the Joint Committee on Justice,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: We have tried from the beginning of the year not to take Committee and Report Stages of Bills together, but time is pressing and it is more difficult this week and next week to give full time to debates. The Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill will go to the Dáil tomorrow and the papers must be printed this afternoon. That is by way of explanation.