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Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I was asked if I would speak on the protest against the bin tax. If I am available I will speak but I may not be.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I could think of plenty of answers to that. We welcome the Leader of the Opposition's strong statement here to the effect that the law should be enforced. Those of us who live in rural areas cannot understand the protest. We pay bin charges and have done so for years. In a wider sense, if people pay their charges they are entitled to have their bins taken and not to have the collection...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator referred to the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the guidelines issued by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to State bodies and members thereof. I regard that as a very good move. Senator Ó Murchú praised Senator Mansergh's work. I believe he echoed the views of many Senators in that regard. At that time, the Senator was Mr. Martin Mansergh and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator might yet have a star part in it. Would he like that?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is a very good idea. I could have him playing some part. Senator Mansergh made a very proper statement which will appear in the Official Report but I would like to add to it. Senator Mansergh has a long record of public service to this country, particularly in the cause of peace. When a country is trying to move from a violent to a peaceful situation there are bound to be times when...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the report, Education at a Glance, OECD Indicators 2003, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the debate to conclude not later than 1.15 p.m. The Minister shall be called upon to reply not later than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I pay my way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made a very timely point on the gangland killings when he referred to Fr. Aherne's words about the tyranny of the few being exercised on the many. The Senator referred to the individuals involved and the need for an urgent debate on crime. We will seek to have that as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am just explaining. Time goes on and things change.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: When the Senator mentioned it, it echoed with me. One of the teachers in the group of three was the sister of Ruarí Ó Brádaigh. She has since passed away, but she was a very fine teacher. However, I think that was the connection and the reason for the visit.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The lady in question has passed away. She was a very fine teacher.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator referred to the US citizens in Gaza and the need for a debate on that matter. Senator Morrissey called for a debate on the links with representatives on local authorities. This topic was also mentioned by Senator Ormonde yesterday and by Senator Tuffy. There was also a reference to whether there should be bin charges. There is a respite in the debate today and hopefully that will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The views of environmentalists will have to be taken into account but a balance must be struck between wanting to get infrastructure in place and attending to environmental issues. The national infrastructure body will do just this and it is hoped we will have the legislation before us immediately after Christmas when we can debate the matter. Senator Bannon requested a debate on the mid-term...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn expressed his appreciation of the Pope as he reaches his 25 year anniversary and recalled memories. Senator Coghlan asked what the plans are for the Great Southern Hotels. The Senator is a great habitué of the lovely Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, which I like very much too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator White spoke about the North-South economic corridor and the use of sterling currency in the toll booths. I travelled by train to Belfast recently and met a businessman who told me the non-acceptance of sterling was a real deterrent to using the motorway since one must fish around for change. There ought to be an accommodation for sterling coins. Like most other Senators, Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure there is more to it than the rest of us know about. Senator Browne's appetite for transport issues appears insatiable since he requested yet another debate immediately.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not sure if we can persuade the Minister to return to the House so soon but I will endeavour to do so and hope to have one of the main players. Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I appreciate the time constraints, a Chathaoirligh. It is a pity we did not have more time for this excellent debate. I wish to share my time with Senator Mansergh. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the report, Education at a Glance, OECD Indicators 2003. Perhaps because it is a "good news" story, it has not received a great deal of attention, as often tends to happen...