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Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not really a shame. We should not go overboard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I have never seen a review that did not attribute credit to the person who commissioned it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not an outrage, nor is it a shame. If anything the House has shown me how to maintain a sense of proportion. Senator Leyden also asked that we deal with the all-party agreement. We will have to clear the protocol for that. I hope we can do that and that we can take such a motion next week, without debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Members of the Garda are in a better position to judge what is required in such circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris also talked about there being a wrong attitude towards the gay community, with which I agree. There are civics classes given in schools which deal with those issues. The Senator asked that the Minister for Education and Science take note of what has been said on this issue. Senator Morrissey called for a debate on transport. He also queried the fact that an unelected official...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —the Government jet and his distaste about proposals in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feeney said there was a small group of militants among those who protested outside the front gate last night. We can discuss that issue when the relevant Minister comes before the House later today. Senator Finucane also mentioned the protest and referred to the fact that Members of the Oireachtas mingled with the protesters. That led to a frisson in terms of the encounter and it did...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We also have Goldsmith.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will be brief as Senator Kieran Phelan is our spokesperson on tourism. I commend the Bill and the work of the Minister. I am glad the fine work of CERT and its staff has been formally recognised. All tourists, both domestic and foreign, want good value, which has been lacking heretofore due to complacency among providers of tourism services faced with a steady increase in the number of...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. - Business of Seanad. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On the Order of Business this morning I said the Local Government (No. 2) Bill would be taken today at 5 p.m. With the permission of the House, it will now be taken between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The Minister has informed me he was due to travel to Limerick but is now available to take the Bill. If the debate concludes before 2 p.m., we can have a short sos.

Seanad: Local Government (No. 2) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (3 Apr 2003)

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

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope we all do.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of information, we all try to speak the truth.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He got it at home.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: In recent months, there have been calls every morning on the Order of Business for the Minister to come before the House. On each occasion I told the House that the Minister informed my office that he was very keen to come here and wanted an opportunity to address Senators about his policies. It is a matter of record that those calls have been made and, by coming to the House today, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, on which Senators may share time, the Minister to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the issue of the talks in Northern Ireland and expressed the hope that they will achieve success. The statement intended to be released on Thursday of next week would represent the final implementation of the Good Friday Agreement, which was supported in a democratic vote by people in both the North and the South. One way or another, it is hoped to have a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister for Defence is coming to the House shortly to deal with legislation and I am sure the Senator could grab his ear in one way or another. The Senator also talked about disability grants in County Longford. Senator Fitzgerald raised the issue of the Northern talks and welcomed the commitment by the Taoiseach to a constitutional amendment on property. With Senator Ulick Burke, he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Minihan agreed that there should be a debate on property. I am reminded that the all-party committee on the Constitution will advertise shortly for public comment and submissions on the issue. I hope all those who are interested will express their views. The Senator also correctly said we should be careful to separate the person from the position held, in this case, the position of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We had a vote. Question, "That the Order of Business be agreed to," put and declared carried.