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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Two different Governments were in power since 1993. The idea of selling the house over one's head as one lay ill was enforced. We have the example of the mother of Senator Dardis whose house was sold as she lay ill and dying to pay for her nursing home care.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I qualified it by stating I would not enter into a debate. I hope the debate gets a proper level of publicity and that its provisions are made public and understandable. Senator O'Meara also wants a debate on child care and asked why everybody is homing in on only one provision of the report of the committee. Nobody wants to talk about the 59 other worthwhile provisions. Senator Dardis...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the opportunity to contribute. I followed the debate on the monitor and have been very interested in it. I say, "Well done", to Senator Leyden. Any Deputy or Senator has the right to table a Private Members' Bill and this is what he has done. That certainly marks a milestone for which we applaud him and thank those who helped him. With the most worthy...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator will not get a woman if he goes on like that.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I remember reading about that case.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: How many members of staff does the Senator have?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Haughey, to the House. Warm tributes were paid to him on the Order of Business from Government, Fine Gael, Labour and Independent Senators. He served in this House in a most distinguished manner. We are pleased that his first speaking function is in Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re the Official Languages Act, to be taken without debate, which seeks to provide a framework and mechanism for planned improvements in the delivery of public services through Irish in order that the State's obligations can be met in a coherent way and with progress being achieved in the context of existing resources over time, which motion was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brady is present.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, in his capacity as acting Leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of gangland killings, as he has done forcibly on many other occasions. He called it a national emergency. There is a clear definition in the Constitution of what constitutes a national emergency. He said no gangland killer has been convicted and if an individual is killed, the vacuum is immediately...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I believe Deputy McDowell is an effective Minister. It is unfortunate we are living in dreadful times. Previous Ministers served during murderous times also. Senator Ó Murchú spoke about the little girl whom he said was the star of the "Late Late Toy Show". I am sure Pat Kenny thinks he is the star of everything.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I apologise, I do not mean that. Senator Ó Murchú is correct, she was the star of the show.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He was not on the "Late Late Toy Show".

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not see him though perhaps he was in disguise.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Some 50% of the residents in the estate in which the family is to be rehoused have objected to their being housed there. I support Senator Ó Murchú's request that they open their hearts and minds to this family. Senator Bannon raised the issue of post offices. Sadly, some 4,000 post offices in the UK, funded by Government to the tune of £150 million last year and requiring a further...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: A letter is issued by the local authority in March setting out the dates on which this can be done in order not to disturb nesting birds. I have often noticed how well maintained the hedges are on some minor rural roads. The Senator might advise his constituent accordingly.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am only stating the position for the Senator. The man should get out his clippers.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I enjoyed listening to Senator Cyprian Brady's clear and logical interview on "Morning Ireland" this morning. What he said was not decried in the response from the Labour Party spokesperson. Senator Brady correctly stated that the Army is an aid to the civil power. Senator Cummins spoke of gangland crime, drugs and so on. One often wonders following an event what led the particular man or...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not as yet. I discussed the issue with the Minister yesterday. I would like to speak later with Senator McHugh as I did not understand the point he made earlier. The issue could, perhaps, be discussed with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley when he comes to the Seanad after the Christmas recess. Senator McHugh also said he worries about the...

Seanad: Official Languages Act 2003: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2006 copies of which regulations in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th September 2006.