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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: According to Senator Ryan, the EU has fudged the issue. We will endeavour to have a debate on the Middle East, where we can consider the Lebanon and the cluster bombs left there. Senator Mansergh praised the excellent debate on the Shot at Dawn Campaign and praised Senator Mooney. He sought debates on energy policy, the Middle East and Northern Ireland. On the radio today I heard Peter...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am delighted that, as Senator Coghlan stated, Dinis Cottage will be cosy and safe for the winter. Senator Coghlan is requesting that money be spent on Killarney House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú referred to the leaking of confidential information. I do not think it originated from the Opposition parties or the tribunal. We must look nearer home on this matter. Senator Finucane raised the matter of Bulgaria and Romania joining the EU on 1 January 2007, and the possibility of work permits for those entering from those countries. That issue will evolve as time...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Christmas recess.

Seanad: Disability Act 2005: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the sectoral plans which have been prepared by the following Ministers: Minister for Health and Children, Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Minister for Transport, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and...

Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 12.30 p.m.; and No. 2, International Criminal Court Bill 2003 — Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan is not in the loop anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am always prepared to co-operate with the Garda.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They have no customers.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I would say the Labour Party would be delighted to have Senator Mansergh. Senator Brian Hayes raised the lax rules governing private airfields. We have all been alarmed by the laxness over who comes and goes and where they go. There is a mobile Customs and Excise group that visits small, private airports but it is not satisfactory that we hear about events like this on the news. I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan then raised the issue of the honorary degrees for the captains of the two Ryder Cup teams. I was surprised by this myself. The parent body of NUI was not brought into the discussions apparently. He also raised the issue of the medical equipment which would have helped a young woman travelling on a major airline. The whole matter was sad. He also asked about the Oireachtas...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden called for a debate on energy, advising Fine Gael to update its website. He slipped the great feat for Roscommon in nicely, and, as a native of that county, I agree with him. They were a great little team.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coonan asked about the various charges on the ESB bill which add up to 20% of the total, and the Government dividend that has been taken from the board of ESB, asking if it could be waived, something that would be of assistance to consumers. Senator Brennan asked for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come into the House to discuss the water services...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly. Senator White sought a debate on aging and retirement. She said the point she raised in an Adjournment debate had not yet been fulfilled, namely, that a doctor in private practice can treat someone over 70, but a doctor in public service cannot. As regards Senator Coonan's remarks, the Minister for Agriculture and Food is not missing. She is all over the newspapers today, having...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, she was not. She is doing her job. The Senator sought a debate on housing, homelessness and social and affordable housing. Such a debate was also sought yesterday by Senator Maurice Hayes. I will be glad to facilitate those requests. Senator Coonan also referred to the sugar beet compensation money that has not been paid. That has been the cause of some alarm so perhaps we can...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business. As all Stages of the Bill are to be taken this afternoon, it is proposed that Second Stage will conclude no later than 5.10 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of other Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What about the Green Party? It will be helpful in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the Garda reserve and the issue of time allocated for the training of reservists, which was also raised over the weekend by Ms Kathleen O'Toole, the head of the Garda inspectorate. The Garda Representative Association used terminology such as "despise" and "hate" which is like an incitement to hatred. I was distressed by...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is, but it is not very——