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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the Senator is correct, the Minister for Finance clearly said the extra gardaí would not be appointed in the near future. I was in the House for that interchange and the Senator may also have been here. He said it was a five-year programme of Government and he intimated that the extra gardaí would arrive before the end of the period of Government. It has been said that the final year...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Did Senator McCarthy raise the issue of extortion in regard to tickets?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am only replying to the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will soon have to obtain guidance on the questions to which I should reply. Senator Maurice Hayes agreed with the need for a debate on fostering. Senator Frank Feighan reminded the House of the match between parliamentarians at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Senator Henry called for a debate on the provision of humanitarian aid. She asked also that Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, come before...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. Should the debate on No. 1 conclude before 1 p.m., it is proposed to proceed to No. 2.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (27 Mar 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2003 – Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and on which Senators may share time; No. 2, Protection of the Environment Bill 2003...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: At 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is going ahead.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes sought a debate on Iraq but said the presence of a Minister was not imperative. However, if we have such a debate it would be important to have a Minister present or else we would end up snarling at each other. I tried to organise such a debate last week and will try again this week. There might be an opportunity tomorrow as one of the scheduled debates may not go on as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: A debate on transport would be useful. There should be no surprise about the actions of the Department of Finance, whose job has always been to say "No" to Ministers whose job is to say "Please". Although wires often get crossed in the process, both Ministers in question know the score. Senator Bannon raised Sellafield, an issue on which several of his constituents have approached him, and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh agreed with Senator Finucane's call for early treatment of cancer. I may not speak on the second matter he raised.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Now he has changed his mind and wants a second terminal, but that is if his company gets it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I apologise, Senator, I said I would endeavour to do so. I have no way of knowing if there will be a debate this week, but I will endeavour to seek one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose an adjournment until 6.15 p.m., when the Minister will be available. Sitting suspended at 6 p.m. and resumed at 6.15p.m.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They are working in the mushroom industry.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will speak on the issue to which Senator Leyden referred, the use of the word "grant". Far be it from me to have a disagreement with my dear friend but that is what I will have because I do not agree with the points he made. It is highly improbable that huge numbers will be waiting to come to Ireland on 4 May 2004. All of those living in the accession countries will be seeking to make their...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: While the Senator means well, I do not agree with the amendment. Part of a proper structure is the imposition of fines on those who do not obey the law. We cannot, on the one hand, welcome people from the accession countries by establishing a proper framework and then not fine those who seek to exploit them. That is what would happen. If people are brought to this country without going...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They had it in the Immigration Bill, did they not?