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Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: May I submit a point of information? I apologise for cutting across Senator Mansergh.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn was keen to merge the proposal and the amendment but I could not contact the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, as he is out of the country. The Cabinet is currently sitting and I cannot legitimately change an amendment that came from it.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Motion. (18 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 13 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for consideration. These regulations under sections 7 and 62 of the Waste Management Act 1996 will amend that Act to provide enabling legislation for the purposes of transposing into Irish law...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We were told about the Bill very late last night.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The first matter I shall address is the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005, which has already been proposed and seconded. Late last night, a call was made to my office with regard to this Bill. I can imagine my welcome if I had informed people at that hour of the night, as Senator Bannon suggested.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I first learned about the Bill at that time. The purpose of the Bill is to protect the interests of IDA Ireland, Shannon Development and Údarás na Gaeltachta. As Senator Morrissey noted, prompt action had to be taken to prevent incursions on the properties in question. I share the common disquiet at rushed legislation. I would prefer that more debate on legislation took place in this House....

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I want to hear from the Senators rather than a Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I would advise the Senators to attend the meetings of the joint committee. I agree that responsibility should be taken for our actions. We will have to address the issue of airport debt. The money which the DAA must find to build the terminal may increase its current debt of €100 million in addition to Cork and Shannon. This is an important issue. Senator Dardis called for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Tom Morrissey.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Morrissey agreed with the holistic approach adopted by Senator Mansergh, and I think he is right. Senator Bannon referred to pigeon holes. I do not know about what he was talking. I explained I do not go around popping things into pigeon holes. He also asked for an airport in the midlands. I would rather like one in Athlone, if that is all right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: And Longford, of course.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I said Longford. Abbeyschrule is a fine provision. Senator Dooley welcomed yesterday's decision and would welcome a full aviation policy, as would I. There should be no gaps in it. Senator Cox proposed that we do not deal with the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Bill 2005 today. Her proposal was seconded by Senator Ross who never fails to fill the gap. Senator Ross raised the use of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that clarification. I cannot stand scripts and I do not understand why one cannot open one's mouth and talk and close it again when one has said enough, although that can present a difficulty. Senator Ross asked that the Committee on Procedure and Privileges look at that issue and it will. Senator Ross also said it was a serious mistake not to have had a Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I take the Senator's point. The Committee on Procedure and Privileges discussed that matter and the leader of each group agreed the arrangement. I did not take the decision, in case the Senator thinks I did. He seems to be very keen to put a stake in my back. I say well done to everyone who spoke yesterday. Like all of us, Senator Maurice Hayes said he is not in favour of emergency debates...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mooney raised the issue of media disrespect. Without naming names, RTE had an item on its 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. news programmes and devoted a large section on "Oireachtas Report" to it. I was very happy with that. The Senator said proceedings in this House are important.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mooney said there was no reference to any Senator. He made the valid point that the media probe and show disrespect for those who go on trips or whatever but also show disrespect by not adequately reporting proceedings. I would say in defence of the media, which is a bit dotty, that this House is treated with respect. Senator Paddy Burke called for debates on aviation, the environment...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I will put the proposal to him when the Senators come back with all their news.

Seanad: Waste Management Regulations: Motion. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft:— the Waste Management (Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 18th May, 2005, be referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of...

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion. (19 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Section 5) (Specified Period) Order, 2005, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on the 13th April, 2005.