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Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: When it comes to 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Maurice Hayes requested an extension of the time for the debate on Committee Stage but the House has discussed only 11 of the 34 amendments tabled and, therefore, there is no point in extending the time. Another session will be scheduled.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but I am conscious the Minister and his officials might want something to eat.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: He is always interesting.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I will schedule another session.

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I also welcome the Bill and I thank my colleagues, Senators Morrissey and Brennan, for bringing it forward and giving us the opportunity to speak on it. I understand it was published prior to the much vaunted Fine Gael Bill, which we heard about earlier.

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Fine Gael might be talking about it, but they did not produce anything. Senator Cummins' arguments were fine, but I was concerned at the rather childish behaviour of another Senator on his party's benches, particularly where the views of people who have spent time and effort in compiling and bringing forward a Bill were derided, laughed at and compared to those of his five year old son. We...

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Childishness.

Seanad: Defence of Life and Property Bill 2006: Second Stage (28 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The curtilage.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Control of Exports Bill 2006 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 12.30 p.m.; and No. 2, Credit Union Savings Protection Bill 2007 — Second Stage, to be taken at 12.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 2.30 p.m., with the Bill's proposer and spokespersons having 12 minutes...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: If the House was not taking the Senator's Bill, we could go home.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is feisty.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, leader of the Opposition, raised several tribunal matters and the cap on lawyers' fees in particular, due to be introduced at the end of March. He asked if this was still the position. The Senator correctly stated that tribunals are creatures of the Oireachtas and that they should be directed from these Houses. The Senator also asked for a debate on the current...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: It is the same thing. It shows the primacy of the school in local communities. Senator Norris asked for a debate on drugs and their legalisation. It has come to his notice that some banks refuse loans for affordable housing and that the draw for housing is administered in an obscure fashion. He does not object to the method of the draw but people should know when and where it takes place....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Many of the lone parents who approach me wish to work. Their concern lies in balancing the number of hours they can work and their statutory payments. It can be difficult to make this work. If a parent takes a job at which he or she is good, the employer may wish him or her to work full time rather than the maximum number of hours allowable. I have met many lone parents who are keen to...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not. It will not be passed by our Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I listened and I swallowed hard when this was mentioned. We can give our opinions in the House, but we can also give of our experience. I have not met any woman who believed she had been forced to work.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Let us debate the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I will have to revert to being meek, quiet and nice to everyone because then no one will shout at me. Would that not be a good idea?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: All this electioneering has made me abrasive, but I will continue with it. I like Senator White's gumption, which she has in spades. Well done.