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Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option provided by Article 3 of the Fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Regulation on procedures for amending...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Business of Seanad. (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I apologise for interrupting the debate but this is an important matter. I indicated to the Cathaoirleach earlier that we would have a meeting to discuss the possibility of extending the debate. We ascertained that a large number of speakers have offered to contribute, which is good and significant. I thank the Minister for choosing to make his statement on the health reports in this Chamber.

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Business of Seanad. (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We are delighted he has done so. To return to the Order of Business, an extra hour is being taken for this debate on health. This morning I indicated that the debate would finish at 2 p.m. but it will now run until 3 p.m. That is not to tie the Minister here, however, because a Minister of State will attend the House later. I will now have to ascertain the position with regard to Private...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They will be.

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The health debate, as I proposed earlier, is being extended until 3 p.m. The sos will follow, after which we will resume with the Arts Bill. We tried to get the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, to come before the House, but he is standing in for the Minister in the Lower House this afternoon. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley. I...

Seanad: Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed). (25 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister and the official from his Department, who remained in the House throughout the debate. We had an excellent debate from all sides of the House. Unfortunately, all who wished to speak did not get an opportunity to do so – the Whip has a list of those who still wished to speak. However, there is nothing we can do in that regard at this time but I hope there will be a...

Seanad: Military Neutrality: Motion. (25 Jun 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion to approve the National Council for Special Education (Establishment) Order, 2003, which was referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Science and on which the committee has completed its discussions, to be taken without debate; No. 2, Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes suggested having a debate on Private Members' motion No. 33. That would be suitable and I am amenable to it. I hope the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, can come here next week to debate it. I just need to get confirmation. The Senator also asked for a debate on Northern Ireland before we finish. We are moving on this. He also...

Seanad: National Council for Special Education (Establishment) Order 2003: Motion. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following draft order: National Council for Special Education (Establishment) Order 2003 copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 16 May 2003". Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to share time with Senator Kitt. I welcome the Minister of State who has been most assiduous in coming to this House. We always enjoy his company. I welcome the Bill, which is important from the public's point of view. It is also important from a business point of view that the Houses are run like a Department with a Secretary General and commission. This will enhance the Houses of the...

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Co-chair.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We have not got it yet.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Not everyone would call us ladies.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: If it can be believed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re establishment of the all-party committee on the Constitution as a joint committee of both Houses of the Oireachtas to enable the committee, which has been examining the issue of property rights, to hold public hearings and have such hearings covered by privilege, as was the case in May 2000 when it was formally constituted as a joint committee of both...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the Immigration Bill which comes before the House later in the week. He commented straightforwardly on the number of late amendments which have been attached to it. The Senator described this as a lack of fair procedure and I intend to seek to speak to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform before the Bill is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We know we cannot say his name, but he seeks through his wealth to frighten and intimidate the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden can say it, but I am not allowed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is the man whose name we dare not say. It is fair to raise the matter in the way Senator Leyden did. The person in question has shifted his attention from me to the Taoiseach who, I am willing to bet, will not be intimidated either.