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Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope there will be no need for that.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope this point will hit home and I intend to speak on it in two weeks at the next meeting of Oireachtas Members in County Westmeath, but I wonder how one teaches manners to a person who has none. I understand some planners have ideological bents, have gone through the education system at UCD or another university, and have learned that one cannot do A, B, C or D. However, they cannot...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon did not talk about him or quote him and now he wishes to claim him. Perhaps the Minister can include those lines from Oliver Goldsmith in his next speech as they are most suitable.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The spelling mistake was "to" instead of "too". Of course one needs people to live in these areas. They are not sanctified habitats for rare bats and birds, although I approve of such habitats. I know from previous conversations with the Minister that he is aware, and it echoed throughout his speech, that this must be balanced. The snooty writers living in penthouse apartments or restored...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They do not discriminate between what is and is not possible. The Senator is correct.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Then the elected representatives are blamed for the failure of the application.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I commend Senator McCarthy on a very fine speech. I should point out that it was agreed that if the number of Senators wishing to speak in the debate exceeds the time allowed, we will revisit the issue at a later date. In those circumstances, the Minister will not conclude today and will return to the House for a resumed debate, if necessary. That situation may not arise, but I will attend to...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They have very good working conditions. They do not make good decisions.

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements. (28 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As the Dáil and Seanad have discounted Tuesday, we will sit at 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 May 2005.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention) Bill 2005 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 4 p.m.; No. 2, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., to resume at 7.15 p.m. and to conclude not later than 8...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Did I say "splurge"?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not refer to our distinguished visitors other than to say how happy we are they are here. A day off renders everyone very frisky.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We have it every weekend. Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised a matter about which we are all concerned, the devastating news about Waterford Crystal. I can only imagine the impact of the loss of that number of jobs in a town the size of Dungarvan. As Senator Cummins is aware I visited that plant twice during last autumn and winter. It is amazing that this number of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane raised the matter of the loss of SNA jobs. The review in this regard should be concluded and the outcome made known shortly. Senator Quinn raised the matter of intimidating behaviour displayed to those serving on juries. The Cathaoirleach rightly said this is a matter for the courts. Senator Cummins raised the matter of job losses in Dungarvan. I know how he must feel about...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: He will not get his hands on my money. The Senator asked for a debate on the matter. Senator Browne referred to home births. There is a constant debate on that issue. The established health service does not like people to have home births. It thinks that people cannot have babies in the absence of health service providers. This is always a contentious issue. The Senator said that the Health...

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We do not hear its members arguing for the rights of the immigrants who are here.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not talking about Senator Ryan's party.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: There are plenty of them.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It means where that is the case.

Seanad: Immigrant Workers: Motion. (4 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I think that is terrible.