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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hayes also asked about No. 12 on the Order Paper and he received an ample reply from Senator Dardis, who clarified the status of that Bill. I see Senator Morrissey is now in the House. Senator O'Toole asked about the public and private sectors working together and the state of the Irish language. While he does not have any concern about gaelscoileanna having better pupil-teacher...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator said the rich in Ireland paid no tax. Apparently a proportion of the rich do not pay tax. This is a fact from 2002. I cannot sit back like an old cow and take everything the Opposition Senators are throwing at me without telling them they are not telling the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They should not have told those ones either. They are untruths as well.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Those are statistics to which Deputy Burton replied in a wailing voice. When it was pointed out that the figures related to 2002, she said that all the improvements introduced by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, would not come into play until 2008. However, the Minister has initiated them and they will come into play.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator raised an issue on which I agree with him, namely, bankers' pay. They are not being sought for recruitment in other countries and yet they have very significant dosh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They are paid eight times what the Taoiseach is paid. I would be delighted to tell the Taoiseach that Senator Ryan stood up for his monetary awards. Senator Dardis defended both the consumer health matter and the Private Members' Bill. Senator Coghlan spoke about consumer rights. The consumer protection Bill is expected to be published in 2007 and the Senator received a special note in that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, 2007 is next year.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden spoke about the Palestinian issue and begged the Hamas-led Government to release the 19 year old, with which we all agree, as it will only lead to further tit-for-tat reprisals. Senator Norris spoke about the health treatment debate. Under the National Treatment Purchase Fund, patients do not go abroad for treatment, but get it in Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Most of the ordinary procedures are carried out in Ireland. The Senator also referred to the comments of the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform concerning being ambushed by the courts. That whole issue defeats me——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ——as it seems there is never a way of penetrating it to get to the truth. Senator Dooley called for a debate on the full delivery of health services. Senator Browne was extremely balanced in his critique. He said the report on the health services was not as bad as it was made out to be. I hope he will share his opinion with Deputy Kenny and Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is no doubt noted for further report.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Referring to Norway, Senator Browne correctly pointed out that money is not the solution. One can pile money on a problem without improving the result. There is no doubt that reforms are needed. The Senator also sought clarification on the nursing home charges repayment scheme.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feeney raised the issue of sudden cardiac arrest. A 17 year old man, who had just completed his leaving certificate, died last night. Senator Henry's intervention, which I regard as very serious, concerned an unpublished report on a treatment for children with metabolic disorders. Regardless of the veracity of the report on the health service, the report referred to by Senator Henry...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That rules out a lot. Senator Quinn described the health report as useful and called for a debate on its contents. I too would like to hold a debate on the matter, so that untruths could be revealed for the fibs they are. The Senator also described a saliva test used in Washington to detect HIV. Regarding the Chinese health service example, is it correct to say doctors are not paid when...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: My advice is that it is better not to have to go to any of them in the first place. Senator Glynn remarked that it would be useful to hold a debate on health. He also raised the issue of phase 2B in Mullingar hospital, which, he claimed, is not receiving enough attention because capital projects are proceeding too slowly. I agree with the Senator that Mullingar hospital is a good facility.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hanafin called for debate on the ICT sector. Senator Mansergh called for a comprehensive debate on the health service. Members of the Opposition found great hilarity in his credible argument that we are living much longer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 4, inclusive. No. 1, the Defence (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on A Strategy for Cancer Control 2006, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., spokespersons will have 15 minutes and other...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We all know Breandán.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps next August.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: There is a great chorus off-stage from the birds outside. They must be delighted to hear us, echoing what we are saying.