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Seanad: Bovine Disease (Levies) Regulations, 2002: Motion. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations, 2002, copies of which were laid in draft before Seanad Éireann on 29 November, 2002.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions Act: Motion. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: National Cultural Institutions Act, 1997, (Amendment to Second Schedule) Order 2002, copies of which were laid in draft before Seanad Éireann on 12 November, 2002. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: European Association of Programmes in Health Services Studies: Motion. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: European Association of Programmes in Health Services Studies (Change of Title) Order, 2002, a copy of which measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 9 December, 2002. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Order for Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Physical force.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh, I wish to seek an extension of the sitting because the House made an order earlier to finish with this legislation at 6 o'clock. I suggest that an extra ten minutes be allowed for the debate.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: This issue has been raised many times since the Supreme Court ruling. Senators Terry, Tuffy, Jim Walsh and many others pressed for the introduction of this legislation. I thank the Minister and his officials for bringing it to this House where it has had a good airing. It is an issue which has been constantly brought to the fore during my term as Leader of this House.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Thirty minutes from now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government, on which it has completed its deliberations and which relates to specific acts against the environment that may be prosecuted as criminal offences, without debate; No. 2, Social Welfare Bill, 2002 – all Stages, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: —before he trips me up again, as no doubt he would like to. I wish to discuss the precise timing of debates. We will be able to have a sos at lunchtime, which would be highly desirable. In addition, I understand that the Social Welfare Bill may not last for the allotted time, although that situation may change. If we could have such a discussion after the Order of Business it would be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is enjoying a personal hiatus at present.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: And where would I be?

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is the festive spirit.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of human rights and referred to former Senator Maurice Manning, who is now chairman of the Human Rights Commission. He also called for the commission's report to be debated in the House. I will be happy to put such a discussion on the agenda in the new year. The Seanad will resume after its Christmas recess on Wednesday, 29 January 2003, the same date as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I would like to invite the Senator to my party's meeting today, but I suppose I should not do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator could attend as a fraternal delegate. Senator O'Toole mentioned the proposed changes to legislation dealing with directly elected mayors, a provision about which I am enthusiastic. People have their own views on such matters and it appears that the idea is to be forgotten. Senator O'Toole is in favour of the direct election of mayors, but others have alternative ideas. I believe...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan, with the support of Senator Hanafin, argued strongly that the House should issue a unanimous statement to the effect that the Israeli authorities' refusal to allow the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority, Mr. Arafat, to go to Bethlehem should be overturned. I agree with the Senator and I am sure other Senators feel that a motion, signed by representatives of the various groups...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It should be in the Seanad soon. Senator Norris also spoke about the Arts Bill and mentioned the role of The Chieftains in the Irish music scene. Senator Ó Murchú, like others, has a strong opinion on the traditional arts and he mentioned that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, said during a radio interview this morning that there has been no coherent policy or...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I am quite sure there will be a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris mentioned the planning laws and the development that has been allowed by An Bord Pleanála on the Cliffs of Moher. Senators Norris and Cox raised the issue of housing in Gaeltacht areas. Senator Ormonde asked for a general debate on An Bord Pleanála outside the context of any particular Bill. She has made similar strong requests in the past. I will endeavour to get the...