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Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It will not happenhere.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dardis expressed his gratitude to the gardaí who put their lives on the line in Lusk and his regret at the loss of life. Any comment on this matter should include such regrets. No one glories in death. The Senator noted the vote of the French people and the rights of patients involved in the nursing home scandal. I remember that Senator Finucane previously raised the matter of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Cummins called for an independent inspectorate of nursing homes, which I remember him raising in the House previously. He said gardaí place their lives on the line, which is true on a daily basis. Senator Ó Murchú said we should continue to support the Justice for the Forgotten campaign. Senator Browne said a telecommunications substation had been situated at a nursing home in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: No. The aviation regulator, Mr. Bill Prasifka, does not simply increase rates, but examines the background to each application. Proper safety measures and security regulations at airports cost money. As one cannot skimp, it is better to be regulated than not. While I acknowledge that people have arguments about big government, we cannot have it every way. If we want regulation of services, we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Kate Walsh referred to the nursing homes scandal and paid tribute to the Garda. Senator Kitt spoke about the rights of the elderly. We say a great deal about the rights of various groupings, of which the elderly are the least able to stand up for themselves. I agree that more beds are needed. Senator Kitt also said nursing homes in the east receive approximately three times the...

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister can reply to the Senator in a letter.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It was five in the original——

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Disability Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed 20 minutes; and No. 17, motion 12, re Official Languages Act 2003, 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. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I got a letter-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition has raised the matter of substituting a motion on nursing home for the motion in today's Order Paper set down for Private Members' business. He kindly gave me notice of the matter before we came into the House. It is a matter for the Cathaoirleach to decide on that change of business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach usually has a say in these matters. I am only trying to be nice to the Cathaoirleach. We made immediate arrangements and my office has spoken to the private secretary of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, who will attend for the debate at short notice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am happy to inform the Cathaoirleach and the House that the Minister of State has agreed to attend. I am sure reference will be made to Daingean and so on at a later date but this change will be put to very good use. I ask the spokespersons on health to please note they will be on duty tonight. Senator Brian Hayes raised the wider issue, one on which I have also been dwelling, of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am merely replying. Senator Feeney never suggested it was dead, as she has just confirmed to me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for using his time this evening constructively.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Did the Minister of State think so?

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Horrified.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps I might thank Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, who proposed at 10.30 a.m. this morning, at very short notice, that we substitute this motion for the Fine Gael motion. Second, I thank the Minister of State. It is very rare that one secures the attendance of a Minister of State so quickly. His private secretary and office showed great readiness when our office...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re Waste Management (Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re proposed EU directive to promote mediation in civil and commercial matters which contains important provisions on enforceability of evidence in civil proceedings, consideration of which has been...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: When we discussed the electronic disposal regulations in the House previously, I said the Seanad Members of the relevant committee could revert to us with a report when the motion came before us. I have spoken to one of the Members and discovered that the person who made the most complaints about the regulations did not attend the committee meeting, which is his own business. I cast no fault...