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Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose a vote of sympathy on behalf of my party and, I am sure, many others to the family of former Senator Peggy Farrell of Roscommon. Mrs. Farrell was appointed to this House by the then Taoiseach, the late Jack Lynch, in 1969 and served until 1973. She was the outgoing president of the ICA and had formidable business acumen. She ran her own business in Roscommon town where she lived...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 2, a sessional order agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges; No. 3, motion to refer to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for discussion a Council directive on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of effort between...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There are two motions regarding the IRFU, Nos. 22 and 24.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: One is an agreed position. That is the best way to put it. We agree with the motion tabled by Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We are taking the Fine Gael motion. We will respond according to the sentiments expressed in our motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is an agreed position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of clarification, our Members will speak on the sentiments expressed in the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is being raised tonight in another Senator's name.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes requested a debate on the Iraqi crisis, particularly in light of President Bush's State of the Union address last night and the sentiments it evoked. Senator Hayes referred to a creeping anti-Americanism he sees emerging in this country. I am not anti-American, but neither am I in favour of the war on Iraq. It is easy to equate that disapproval of war with a sentiment...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There are many fine taxi operators which we all use from time to time. I agree, however, that there is a need for a regulator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We all know that, but we can also have our priorities. Most Members try to give and take with Members of different parties and the Independents. It is unprecedented to rubbish the topic of a Private Members' debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Lydon raised the need for a debate on learning disability, particularly in view of the report on the home in Drumcar. He also voiced concern at the prevailing situation with regard to Iraq. Senator O'Meara asks if there will be a review of theResidential Institutions Redress Act in the light of what has now emerged of the likely cost of judgments under the Act. As far as I understand,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We will see what the Minister has to say about the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They will all become as expert as, dare I say, I and Senator Ross in time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross called for a debate on two issues; the social partnership agreement—

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —and benchmarking. In reply from the floor, Senator O'Toole said we had all contributed on benchmarking because we had filled the appropriate forms. Senator Norris asked if he was giving value for money for his—

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross wanted to know if he was giving value for money. In my book he is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. That was well answered by Senator O'Toole who said that we had all filled in the appropriate forms, but he also said Senators Ross and Norris could benefit by being spancelled.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is my word, not his. Senator Ross wished to know when we could discuss all these matters. I pay tribute to Senator O'Toole who seems to have spent every day since Christmas with his colleagues going in and out of Government Buildings fighting for the workers of this country and the social partners.