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Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but it has not been published yet. The Senator said the launch should take place in a suitable geographic area which would have the proper connections. He said also the debate on security has opened up the whole question of how we organise our money. Senator Tuffy asked about the research on arrested childhood development and anti-social behaviour and said it involved asking children...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope the Senator voted for himself. Senator Coghlan referred to a statement by the Minister, Deputy Cullen. I stated in the House last week that the Taoiseach was very keen on the Great Southern Hotels and wished to keep the group intact and under State ownership. The Minister was obviously echoing that sentiment when he stated the hotels are not for sale. The Senator also asked that the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: A debate on fair trade and allied matters was requested and we will seek to have it. Senator Feighan suggested that the Government should seek a clawback of the cost of security from the financial institutions as they are using cheap security. He also asked for a debate on infrastructure and transport. Senator Browne referred to water pollution. This matter was also raised by Senator Bannon...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It will depend on population and on the market. People will not set them up if they do not think the clientele will use them. I think it is a good idea. Senator White supported Senator Henry's call for a debate on St. Patrick's Institution. Senator Cummins referred to the delay of 61 weeks for driving tests in the Dungarvan area. I thank all Senators for their kind wishes, tongue in cheek, I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken from 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m.; and No. 19, motion 13, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a sos from 1.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the relevant issue of the election of Pope Benedict XVI, to whom I offer my congratulations. He echoed the Taoiseach's call that the Pope visit Ireland and reflect on all of the strands that make up mankind. Senator O'Toole asked for a debate on immigration. The House received two reports on this matter last week from the Minister and they seem to be good. I take...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The achievements of the Fair Trade Organisation are well documented and its coffee and tea products taste just the same if not better than other brands. Senator Quinn is well due the acclaim he has received for his endeavours in this area. Senator Mooney observed that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, will visit some 43 countries in his new United Nations role and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I send my good wishes on behalf of my party to the new Pope on his elevation.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I also seek to have this issue addressed. The House had a spirited debate on Second Stage on what constitutes a nuisance and, specifically, the lack of powers accruing to local authorities to penalise excessively robust jet skiing which could upset boat passage. Am I speaking to the right section? During the Second Stage debate, when the former Minister of State at the Department of...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: How is it possible to do so now?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Is this now legal? Can it be enforced now? Previously, doubt existed because it was under the aegis of a cross-Border body and this House did not have the legal right to intervene and interfere. Can the Minister of State spell out who has the authority? How has the Minister of State managed to circumvent or include it? Which agency now has the powers for fining or intervening if there is...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a lovely boat. I have been on it.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I have a different query to which I need the answer because I will be meeting the people involved over the coming days. There was a difficulty on the inner waterways of Lough Ree, a scenic and beautiful lake that is used by many people. One enters from a little cut from the main body of the lough and onto the inner waterways, which is where the jet skis were causing problems. I understood the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State answered it.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They are trying to make by-laws.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Has it been before the other House?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for the work done on this Bill since we last met. I regret that it looks as if it will not get through the other House before the summer recess when the type of issues about which I spoke are most prevalent. Be that as it may, legislation must run its course. We have been waiting for this legislation and we are glad to deal with it properly and...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They are usually provided.