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Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mooney referred to the growing intolerance at international matches and asked when the Minister should come here to discuss it. Senator Mooney said that the sports media did not appear to have any view but I did catch Des Cahill on "Morning Ireland" saying something in passing about the disgraceful nature of this behaviour. Senator McCarthy attempted to raise the matter of what...

Seanad: Risk Equalisation Scheme, 2003: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following scheme in draft: Risk Equalisation Scheme, 2003 copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 22nd May 2003. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

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

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Then the Minister must be right.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with that.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of order, there have been calls from some Members to extend this debate until 6.15 p.m. Therefore, if it is agreeable to the Minister, I propose that he be called to reply at 6.05 p.m.; that Second Stage conclude at 6.15 p.m.; and that Private Members' Business conclude at 8.15 p.m.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has plenty of time.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for initiating this Bill in the Seanad. When he said he was drafting it, Senator Terry and I invited him to initiate it here and are pleased he has done so. I listened to the debate throughout the afternoon and was struck by how every Member spoke so freely, openly and knowledgeably. That is not to imply a knowledge of being intoxicated but a knowledge of society and how...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree that opening times should be curtailed on Fridays and Saturdays. It is quite ridiculous to be prancing around the sidewalks at 2.30 a.m. and 3 a.m. thinking one is having a great time. One obviously is not. I agree with the Minister's ideas about tapas bars and so forth, even if others have derided them. However, we have to reach the point where it will be possible to go out to small...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He still has his Holy Communion money.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It was not an advantage to me.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001 – Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the OECD economic survey of Ireland of May 2003, to be taken from 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons to be 15 minutes and other Senators ten...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the fast pace at which the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is being dealt with. I ascertained that it is listed for debate in the other House on Tuesday next. Therefore it was not a scare story that we had to get it through quickly. I wish we had more time to debate it but that is not possible on this occasion. I note his call for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am seeking a longer period for the debate. I agree with the Senator that the matter requires debate. Senator O'Toole called for a debate on health. Such a debate is not taking place in the Dáil tomorrow, but rather tomorrow week. The Minister is coming to the House for the debate before the recess. The Senator asked also about the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 and why it is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is quite right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden asked for a debate on No. 14 which is concerned with North West Radio. That call was echoed later. I would agree with such a debate. Senator Norris asked about the Dublin metro and the introduction of composite legislation which would encompass all the matters to which the professor from Madrid referred. We will propose that it be debated here but obviously it will have to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: As the Cathaoirleach rightly said, it is a matter for Committee on Procedure and Privileges and that is where we will bring it. Senator Jim Walsh called for a debate on value for money, with particular reference to the ongoing debate about the Rail Procurement Agency. He agreed with Deputy Brian Hayes on the call for a debate on the Offences Against the State Act. Also he called for a debate...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I came to the House with the purpose of proposing to extend the debate. Senator Jim Walsh and I discussed the matter this morning, but we must ask for the Minister of State's approval. I move: "That we extend the period for Committee Stage of this Bill until 2 p.m."