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- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The Attorney General serves the Government and it would be an odd Government that was not guided by his advice. The Senator asked about the e-voting machines. As I understand it, the commission did not issue a final report on e-voting. That has yet to come.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I do not know. A Member of this House, a person of integrity, is on that commission and we could ask him.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Kitt mentioned the sugar beet industry and suggested that the â¬145 million provided should go to the workers. He is glad that Archbishop Brady has said the guidelines on child protection will issue before Christmas. Senator Ulick Burke called for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to attend for a debate on the sugar beet industry. There is no point in having a debate without the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon wants to know when we can have a debate on the report of the Barr tribunal. I will inquire whether the report is available and when we can debate it. Senator Browne contributed to the debate on the sugar industry in January and says that the warlords in South America will do well out of it all.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator McHugh said he would be positive and optimistic, but changed as he went on. He spoke about the broadband cry for help issued by Forward Emphasis, a company in Inishowen employing 120 people. He pointed out that Transport 21 did not include one road for the Inishowen area. Has the Senator checked with Donegal County Council? I am sure it will do many of the roads in its road map for...
- Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council framework decision on the European evidence warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters, a copy of which...
- Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, a motion regarding the commission of investigation into matters relating to and arising from the making of a confession by Dean Lyons, deceased, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude after 65 minutes, with the contributions of spokespersons and all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: He was entirely sinister, the way he carried on.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The misery.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon's party closed it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should read the schedule.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris is too late.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Did Senator White hear what the Leas-Chathaoirleach said to her?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I was greatly taken by the Leas-Chathaoirleach's sense of humour but we will come to that later. Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, seeks a debate on Northern Ireland, individuals on-the-run and other sensitive issues. To him, the question of on-the-runs smacks of politicians meddling in legal matters. I answered Senator Coghlan's question on the Attorney General's advice but...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but he is often away. We will endeavour to arrange the debate. Senator O'Toole referred to the same issue and to his discussion with Michael Finucane, who stated that if the prize of peace came at this price, he was willing to pay the price. This was remarkably humble of him in the circumstances. Senator O'Toole also referred to issue of new jobs, the consequences and the need to discuss...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I could not believe someone could be so callous in his denunciation and not be aware of it. I imagine the bank received a wave of calls. Senator Ryan referred to the need to debate Ireland's future within the EU. The Senator also referred to the Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. This morning I met the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I hope this will happen and I will follow up on the discussion with the Minister of State. Senator Minihan requested a debate before Christmas on individuals on-the-run and suggested we pay tribute to the Garda SÃochána from time to time, particularly in respect of massive drug seizures in recent days. My remarks on individuals on-the-run is also addressed to Senator Coghlan. Senator...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I invite Senator Coghlan to join me.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: We want more than a tour. I accept Senator Daly's point on free speech and the Senator also referred to the construction industry, small public contracts, lump sum contracts and the need for measures to ensure these people do not go out of business. Senator Quinn referred to the environmental record of this Government, the second worst in Europe. It seems we rush to bring in stringent...