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Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara said this was a leaking Government. I am afraid it is an attribute all Governments have.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: When Ministers must release good or bad news, they put their foot in the water which results in a report. They know nothing about how the information got out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is the truth. I have practised it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh gave straightforward and welcome advice on how the Attorney General conducted his business. Senator Browne wants No. 14, motion No. 12 on the Order Paper, which relates to the rail review, debated in the House. I would love to see that happen. Although I commissioned it, I cannot get my hands on it. There are reports in the newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The issue of the taxi regulator was raised. An interim regulator has been appointed and has powers pending enactment of the legislation. Senator McCarthy inquired about the Government jet. I prophesy that he will be in it some day and there will not be a bother on him then.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope the jet is big enough for his long legs. Senator O'Brien supported Senator Jim Walsh but requested that the debate incorporate all forms of insurance. It is a significant matter. We hear tales every day about hardship endured by firms and individuals.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We could have a debate on the matter. Senator McHugh requested a debate on Northern Ireland. On a point of information, Senator Feighan raised the issue yesterday of pensioners and RTE. I have made inquiries and confirm that it relates to retired members of RTE's pension scheme. I reassure the general citizenry of pensioners that it has nothing to do with them. I know Senator Feighan meant...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it is not. Amendment put: "That No. 2 be deleted from the Order of Business." Tá

Seanad: Statements on the Convention on the Future of Europe: Motion. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move:

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator's party opposed this.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Can an Oireachtas Member who resigns his or her position as a councillor and subsequently loses his or her seat stand for election again?

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They change.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is correct.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We have had enough of them.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The concept of social partnership might be helpful.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: You have been kind, a Chathaoirligh. I did not say there is supposed to be one minute for the lesser players in this debate, but I am saying it now. I am delighted that Proinsias De Rossa could come here. He and I shared a platform one lovely August evening in Donegal at the Magill school at which I suggested that he and the other players in the field should come here because the matter of...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I bet you have. Mr. De Rossa spoke about his feelings about the social side of what was happening in Europe and how he and others fought to have their own agendas included. What is encompassed in this social dimension apart from what we know already? The European Union has always been strongly in favour of equal pay, since the time of Dr. Paddy Hillery, and has led the way on other...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should not be so smart.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He is blushing now, as well he might.