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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Regarding the bank strike, a representative of the Bank of Ireland was asked on "Morning Ireland" today whether the bank's new human resources specialist would be employed on the basis of the yellow pack pension. While the answer was "Yes", it was interesting that he stated the pension is not a yellow pack one. Nevertheless, I agree with Senator Ryan that there is meant to be true...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It has produced much good material on the subject. I will endeavour to arrange a debate. The Senator also said the Teamwork report was now a code for the Hanly report and I think she is right. She asked for a debate but I was struck by an article the Minister for Health and Children wrote — I think it was in The Irish Times — in which she said what was best for the patient was the best...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Jim Walsh commended Senators for their work on the Article 35.4.1° of the Constitution and section 39 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924 committee and referred to measures in other jurisdictions. Senator Coghlan also praised the work of the committee. He mentioned the Bank of Ireland dispute. Senator Mansergh commended the Article 35.4.1° of the Constitution and section 39 of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: She became worked up about it because of conviction. We will endeavour to arrange a debate. She said that pensions should be protected though I do not agree that everyone she named got it wrong. We have tried all morning to arrange a debate on Leas Cross for next week and we have also been trying to get the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, to come to the House to...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The way people carry on would lead one to think it was the only way to turn out a child. Senator Fitzgerald spoke on that subject. School should produce rounded people who can mix with others and all abilities should be catered for. Senator Bannon asked about Leas Cross and VAT on charities. He attended the annual general meeting of the Longford Association for the Mentally Handicapped,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope the Senator comes out the other end.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I have a vision of the Senator going on forever.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I referred to what SenatorCummins said earlier.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2005: Motion (15 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the order of the Seanad of 27 October 2005 that the Prisons Bill 2005 be considered in committee of the whole Seanad, be discharged and that the Bill be withdrawn.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the partnership agreement with the farming pillar, 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, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, spoke about rape and sexual assault treatment units. There are four such units in Ireland at present. A report last year recommended that two further units should be developed, in the midlands and in Galway. We need to put in place a network of services to assist people who have been sexually abused or raped. Such people should be able to...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I ask for your protection, a Chathaoirligh. I will say no more. SenatorCummins also spoke about radon gas and he wants a debate on the nursing homes issue. Senator Dooley referred to tolling on the M50 and the confusion which now exists. Senator Ross did not express any joy about what is to happen in 2008, yet he has been calling for it for quite a while.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: How dull.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Moylan raised an important issue, namely, the register of electors. We all got our draft register and I think that all the activity about it has led to these problems being exposed. There are a large number of deletions and additions, but there are many questions to be answered about the register. Tomorrow week, 25 November, is the final date. The Minister has spoken about a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The 800 names are not on the register but there is a meeting today to sort that out. Luckily I have some proof because we kept copies of everything. I thank the Senator for raising that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion to be taken without debate, whereby the subject matter of motion 17 on today's Order Paper is being referred for consideration to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. The Official Languages Act 2003 seeks to provide a framework and mechanism for planned improvements in the delivery of public...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is on the Order Paper.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the sex trade industry. We commend the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who came today in great numbers and told us so much of their experience.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: In 1991, I dealt with these people in their setting up of Ruhama, and there was then great opposition to that organisation and what was perceived as nefarious work being done. It was not at all, and the work was much needed. They were pioneers in endeavouring to save young women. In the short three-month period I was responsible for the health portfolio, I remember being able to give them...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is in the name of Senators Morrissey, Brennan and Minihan.