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Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, for his generosity with his time and open approach to debates such as this, which does much to raise the tenor of the Seanad. It is clear that none of us approves of war or wanted to go to war. How could one unless one was of a most avaricious or bloodthirsty mind? On balance, we regret very much that war without the go-ahead from the United...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Local Government Bill 2003 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 4 p.m.; No. 2, Finance Bill 2003 (Certified Money Bill)– Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m. and conclude at 7 p.m., prior to which the Minister will be called upon to reply, with the contributions of spokespersons not to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There is now a postgraduate element.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I read it out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I said 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I said one was to conclude not later than 7 p.m. and the other not later than 10 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Whenever they want.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It will be 15 minutes before the conclusion of the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It will be 6.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Fair dues.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree it is important, so does the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes talked about the Finance Bill and asked if we could alter the Order of Business in order that there would be more of a gap between Committee and Report Stages. I will see if we can do anything about this and come back to him on it. He also asked about the Central Bank quarterly report, a question which, I think, Senator Mansergh answered. We could deal with the report...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not think the Senator would stay seated behind his screen for too long when one considers that his strength lies in the exuberance he displays when he stands up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn asked when the auditing and accountancy Bill would come before the House. We shall have it either the last week of the session or the first week of next session, depending on the availability of the Minister. It is an important Bill. The Senator's colleague, Senator O'Toole, chaired an expert committee which laid the foundations for the Bill. The Competition Authority report,...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of clarification, we could allow ten minutes more. However, the Minister for Finance is outside waiting to take the Finance Bill. Perhaps we could ask Members how they wish to proceed.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Members wish to have the time available to them to deal with the Finance Bill, for which there is a timetable. I am prepared for the House to continue with Report Stage of this Bill until 4.10 p.m, but the question should then be put.

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (25 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am extending the time for Report Stage from 4 p.m. to 4.10 p.m., but the question must be put at that time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 – Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, earlier signature motion in respect of the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003, to be taken immediately...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, as do all other Members, wished Kevin Murphy well. The Senator also wished Emily O'Reilly well in the post which she is to take up and we all concur with him in that regard. I cannot help but think that the Minister for Finance continues to surprise. The appointment is very interesting and I wish Ms O'Reilly well. I will endeavour to discover when the relevant resolution...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan said there has been a change in the world order and there is no doubt that he is correct. We are witnessing an effort of aggrandisement on the part of the United States of America and we should reflect on where it is leading us. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is keen to attend a debate on crime in the House. It is, however, a matter of making time available,...