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

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

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

Mary O'Rourke: I did not refer to Senator Tuffy personally.

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

Mary O'Rourke: I know of some people who have exploited others in this regard, but the Bill will provide the proper legislative framework on what should and should not be done. That is why I believe the fines are appropriate.

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

Mary O'Rourke: We are speaking at cross purposes. The Bill strikes a good balance. I do not like using the work "generous" in this sense because it sounds patronising but the Bill is generous in its welcoming approach to nationals from the accession countries. In the same vein, it is cautious in its punitive provision whereby employers must pay a fair fine if they are found to be in breach of the law, with...

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

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has said that often enough.

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

Mary O'Rourke: Luckily we have that between us.

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

Mary O'Rourke: No, we do not.

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

Mary O'Rourke: A mistake is made in mixing up refugees and people from the accession countries granted a work permit. I am not referring to the Minister of State. That is where the mistake is made but this is a proper thought out procedure.

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

Mary O'Rourke: Now.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Employers found to have false permits will have recourse to the law. If there was subterfuge which had led an employer to inadvertently employ a person without a permit, it would become apparent and the person in question would have a firm claim in law which would be upheld by the courts. I fully support these punitive measures which are being introduced to safeguard workers against employers...

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The amendment relates to the larger fines.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is only doom and gloom because that is all they talk about.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: A proper structure.

Seanad: Employment Permits Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (1 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Friendships have been restored.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) 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 p.m.; No. 2, Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002 – Committee Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m. and conclude not later...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Ten minutes all around.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked about the proposed delegation to Iraq. I made a cursory inquiry yesterday and was told unofficially that as Iraq is a war zone, the Department of Foreign Affairs advises people not to travel there. However, I will make a more official inquiry today. Senators Brian and Maurice Hayes also raised the issue of the Northern Ireland talks blueprint, which is due to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sorry. He is the attorney who is earning €1 million a day. It is far from that for Senator Coghlan who sought a debate on the tribunals and how they are progressing, about which there is a growing clamour from commentators and writers. Mr. Justice Smith wrote strongly about the issue in the magazine, Public Affairs Ireland. However, the Dáil and Seanad established the tribunals and,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There has to be an odd bit of humour in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Jim Walsh spoke about the house in Moore Street. He mentioned the anaemic planning for the 75th anniversary and expressed the hope there would be more robust planning for 2016, which should start now. He also sought a debate on the cost of public liability insurance, as did Senator O'Brien yesterday. I will ask the Tánaiste to come to the House to give us a progress report on her...