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Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Like any bidder at an auction, the National Library would not have a set bidding price. It would probably decide to go so far and no further. Mr. Peter Barry was extremely generous in giving back the Michael Collins items he had purchased and I hope the citizen in question might do the same. On whether the National Library, or any national institution, has a set policy on bidding for a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I would say he or she did take it. If there is such a person, he or she should put up his or her hand – lámh in ard. I do not see anyone in the House with his or her hand up. On Senator O'Toole's question as to whether someone was happy in a particular institution, that is carrying the matter a little too far. It is ridiculous. The Senator also asked if the Government parties would have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We have had very thoughtful discussions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan raised a concern about Report Stage of the Opticians (Amendment) Bill. There are seven amendments, two of which are textual. I would not normally do things this way and there should be a gap between Committee and Report Stages but the amendments did not appear to need a lot of reflection. That is the reason we have ordered matters this way. I also heard the piece on radio...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I know but this is an issue that comes up from time to time. I remember it being raised in the Dáil when the then Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, was interested in it. Senator Norris mentioned Tom Hyland, with whom we had a great debate at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs last week. He has received an honorary doctorate. The Senator also wants a special task force for Parnell Street to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I think so too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: While I know I am inviting comment, I am trying to be helpful. We had a good debate on the matter last week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. Senator Minihan wanted to know what was happening with Cork School of Music. As he knows, there is a public private partnership involved. We will have to mount an assault to get it moving.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We will, as the Senator helpfully said. That is a heavy joke. Senator Minihan also raised the measures of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to combat under age drinking. Senator Tuffy sought a debate on East Timor on which we have already had a good debate at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. I had never met Tom Hyland before but he has done great work in this area....

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: While we will inquire, I do not think it is true. Senator Quinn wants to know who is responsible for children who are mitching. "Truancy" is the polite word but we all know it as mitching. It appears nobody is responsible because the relevant officers have not been appointed under the relevant section of the Education (Welfare) Act. We have raised the issue here. Raising it on the Adjournment...

Seanad: Competition Act 2002: Referral to Joint Committee. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, pursuant to the provisions of section 18(7) of the Competition Act 2002 (No. 14 of 2002), hereby confirms the Competition Act 2002 (section 18(5)) Order 2002 (S.I. No. 622 of 2002) made under section 18(5) of that Act, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 23rd December, 2002, be referred to the Joint Committee on Enterprise and...

Seanad: Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Referral to Joint Committee. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move:

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 4 of the Fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council and the Commission that it wishes to accept the following measure: a Council Directive on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and...

Seanad: State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order 2003: Motion. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approve the following draft order: State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order 2003, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th January, 2003. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move the following motions: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the execution in the European Union of orders freezing property or evidence, a copy of which proposed measure was laid...

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: By order of the House, discussion on the Bill was to conclude at 4 p.m. but in an effort to be helpful we could extend the time by five to ten minutes but no more than that.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose that we conclude the debate by 4.30 p.m., if we have not already done so, before moving on to deal with the Protection of the Environment Bill 2003.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They did not affect the Senator's tongue.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: In tabling this amendment I am sure Senator McCarthy was imbued with feelings for individuals. In equity it would be most unfair if I decide to pay my refuse collection charges and my neighbour decides he or she does not want to pay. Although it could come across as a measure whereby if I pay, I am going to make sure my neighbour also pays, this is not the case; it is about a sense of...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There is nothing healthy about tipheads.