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Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: proposal for a...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in thanking the Taoiseach for attending the House at a very important time in our history. In the years to come, we will hopefully look back to read this debate and reflect upon the pivotal period of Irish history in which it happened. We must look forward as well as back. I compliment the Taoiseach on his qualities of patience, perseverance and, above all,...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State has to reply.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: On Tuesday, 11 October, at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than five minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The proposal is that they should work until age 85.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As we proposed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is seeking a debate about bushes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should be curtailed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am always open to listening to Senator Ross, so I hope he would give me the same welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the number of road deaths over the past weekend and wants a full audit of the national road safety strategy. We were all shocked at the loss of so much potential in such a short period. We will seek a full debate on road safety and strategy. The Senator also raised the matter of salmon policy and the reform sought by Senator Dardis. He wants the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon seeks a debate on road safety and a greater Garda presence on the roads. He also mentioned a device that can discern the presence of a speed check from a distance of three miles. I did not know of this device, but it should not be allowed. Senator Bannon also called on the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to address the issues in accident and emergency...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not know Senator Ross if he turns up in Killarney — I will keep away from him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We were there a few years ago. We should go somewhere else this time. Senator Ross also spoke about the sessional orders. As the Cathaoirleach said, the matter was on the agenda at the first meeting of the new session. I appreciate that people may not always be in a position to attend such meetings. The Senator said that "ordinary Senators" like him should be given more speaking time. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a procedural motion to discharge the order which was originally made for tomorrow to allow Committee Stage of the Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 be taken today on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m.; No. 2, Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The debate will be held tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: In which case, what is the Senator seeking?

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is self-regulatory.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the matter of age discrimination with regard to people who serve jury duty. Those over the age of 70 cannot serve on Irish juries. It seems to be a major anomaly in an era when ageism is being wiped out. I will contact the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and put the matter to him. It may be the case that jury duty might...