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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the issue of care of the elderly and said new legislation is promised. His remarks focused on Professor O'Neill's report and when it would be published. As is often the case in the Seanad, there already has been a good and balanced mini-debate on the matter by Members this morning. Of course, the report will be published. The Minister, Deputy Harney, has said as...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought the Senator had put forward a Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure the Senator could reintroduce the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú referred to the Leas Cross report. The Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, will be delighted that a number of Sir Galahads in the House came to her defence earlier. The Minister's hands are tied and we are aware that patients feel vulnerable. As soon as she is free to release the report, it will be debated in the House. Senator Henry saw the legal advice...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is seeking a debate on the issue. Senator Frank Feighan referred to the interconnector with the UK. The Senator also referred to the turf wars which continue to prevail in the former health board areas. He indicated that he raises this matter almost every day. That is not quite true but he does raise it frequently.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is not here every day and neither am I, so I cannot fault him in that regard. Senator Daly stated that there are some excellent nursing homes, particularly in his home county of Clare. The Senator also referred to charitable institutions, which rely on community involvement, and stated that these require proper funding. I agree with him in that regard. Senator Ormonde agreed...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I know that there may be a specific protocol for such matters, but I would not like to let the occasion pass without expressing our regret at the losses suffered by our Chief Whip, Senator Moylan, and Senator Ó Murchú. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Government White Paper on Irish Aid (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What about Senator Ross himself?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, brought up the topical, sensitive and sad issue of carnage on the roads, accentuated by incidents involving groups of young men. The recent events in Monaghan brought us all up short but there were disturbing aspects of that crash which people are not inclined to discuss at a sensitive time. Nevertheless, they are serious facts. He also...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister wishes to engage in a further consultative process but the Bill will not be dropped.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It will not be taken this term. Senator Minihan raised the issue of salmon conservation. He pointed out that 1 January is the beginning of the new salmon season and decisions on the salmon conservation report will have to be made by then. I love hearing Senator Henry's voice on her recent radio advertisements. She raised the deplorable state of our prisons and again asked for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They will be the very people with the big report another year on claiming there is not enough money being spent on A, B, C and D. Economists are a most doleful clique. I agree with Senator Bannon on the roll-out of home care packages. He is aware I raised the matter at a recent HSE meeting. He also called for a debate on the conditions of secondary and regional roads. Senator Kenneally...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that statements on the Government White Paper on Irish Aid be taken at 4 p.m. as the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs is attending Question Time in the Dáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, the contributions of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, and the Minister to be called to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right. The Senator did that.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the need for an all-island approach to dealing with the release of convicted paedophiles. He understands that an individual who broke the terms of his probation order in Northern Ireland and is now resident in the South need only report to the Garda once, after which he is free to go about his business without any ongoing monitoring. The Senator believes there...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: All will be revealed in the budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh was appreciative of the farm organisations which seem prepared to endorse the new social partnership deal. As he said, they will now be inside the tent looking out rather than outside looking in. Senator Mansergh also referred to the recent report which showed that Ireland, along with three other countries, has the greatest media freedom in the western world. This is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003 relating to placenames, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree.