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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on A Vision for Change, a new national policy framework for the mental health services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m. Spokespersons will have 15 minutes each and other Senators will have ten minutes each. The Minister shall be called on to reply not later than five minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I better watch out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We have had it already.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, asked about the need for legislation governing the use of mobile phones by drivers and offered his assistance in the passage of such legislation. The former Minister of State, Bobby Molloy, believed that a ministerial order would suffice for that matter. However, it was subsequently proved that legislation was needed and it is in the process...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole also asked for a debate on Greencore and its workers. Senator Ryan asked about the inquiry into the death of Pat Joe Walsh. We are awaiting the outcome. He spoke about Cork Airport, which we discussed some months ago and I understood provision in respect of the point raised was made in the legislation. If it was not in the legislation, a firm commitment was given in the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ——despite the very fine infrastructural work that was being done on the airport and which I understand has turned out very well. Nobody wishes to roll back on that; it was needed and it happened. The notion that Shannon and Cork airports would be left debt free was promulgated here. I remember many Members raising the issue. I remain to be convinced that the promotion of three companies...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot stop them interrupting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not indulging them at all. Senator Ulick Burke advised that he needed to leave the Chamber to partake in a radio interview. He welcomed the funding for special needs education at primary level. However, he rightly stated this needs to be carried through to second level. Regarding the home support grants for autism, special classes for autism staffed expertly by very good teachers and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Kett mentioned that many children with disability are now in mainstream classes. He asked whether school buses have adequate facilities and referred to an audit of these buses. He also asked how the sectoral plans envisaged under the Disability Act are proceeding. One of the provisions of the Act was to ensure that all houses would be constructed to allow people with disabilities to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will try to arrange it for the week after next. He is not here next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator McCarthy spoke about Cork Airport and planning. I am pleased to inform him that we will have a debate on planning next week. Although it is a resumed debate, we will give it another title so that those who spoke previously will also be allowed to speak. Senator Callanan spoke about Greencore and the final legal document he said would be presented next week. Senator McHugh spoke about...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not name him; I do not want him to come back to me on it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Is it?

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not mention the name but today we had a statement to the effect that the nursing home charges would not be paid. That is incorrect. Like the Cathaoirleach and many others, I received many queries about the matter and made an inquiry about it. Legislation is being prepared and it is hoped it will be passed by both Houses before the summer but it is incorrect to say the Government is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on planning and related issues (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m.; and No. 22, motion 25, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. As regards No. 1, Senators will have ten minutes each and may share time. Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, Members who contributed previously to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. If it is to continue another day, the Minister will not be called upon to reply today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but it may not conclude. It will resume unless it is concluded today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. I am only making the point because there is great interest in the matter and many Senators wish to contribute.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I see your point. It was only when I read it following my party's meeting, where many Senators expressed a wish to contribute, I realised that sentiment might exist across the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of the Stardust, which is on everyone's lips and in everyone's hearts over the past number of days, particularly since the weekend. It was heartbreaking to view the programmes on RTE and consider the young boys and girls who went out with their hair slicked back and full of life and joy to have a good night, but who never...