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Seanad: Business of Seanad. (29 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is my summation.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (29 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We can meet in the ante-room.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (29 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is the suggestion I made.

Seanad: European Presidency: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House and thank him for coming so readily when we approached him and his office. He spoke about two themes. I appreciate that this debate is primarily about European matters, but the Taoiseach also referred to the challenges he faces in Northern Ireland, which have often been discussed in this House. We have asked the Taoiseach to come to the House to speak...

Seanad: European Presidency: Statements. (29 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 11 a.m. I hope the Taoiseach notes that we are sitting on a Friday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 — Committee Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 12.15 p.m. If Members wish to take Report and Final Stages, and if there is time, that will be in order; No. 2, statements on the third interim report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse to be taken at 12.15 p.m. and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, Leader of the Opposition, asked whether there could be a question and answer session at the end of the debate on the report of the Laffoy commission. I will have to make inquiries about that, because the difficulty is I do not know what Minister is coming to the House. The Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Dempsey, is attending Committee Stage of the Education...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with the Senator that there are legitimate questions to be asked on the subject of electronic voting. Are the Members on the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government in the House? Senator Ryan spoke about the financial returns at the end of January and intimated there was a good deal of money about. I do not know if that is true. The elections take place this year, so...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Sorry, that they be reversed — redeemed is a good word too. He also asked for a debate on the early release of prisoners. Senator Kitt asked about Kiltormer where the computers are being taken away instead of being brought in. It sounds an exotic situation, to use the word Senator Norris used earlier. I will inquire about it this morning. Senator Terry condemned remarks about "little women"...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I never had an adventure at an airport.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have had many adventures in my life, none of which occurred at an airport. I understand the point made about social worker numbers in the eastern region. It is important that young, vulnerable children are individually assessed and can meet with a social worker to whom they can relate. Senator Hanafin asked for a debate on the National Treasury Management Agency, which I will arrange....

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon raised his concerns about electronic voting and asked that there be an inquiry into the deaths of the two young children. Senator O'Meara also asked about electronic voting and called for a debate on care of the elderly. The Tanáiste did us a service bringing up that topic. On the earlier point of remarks made about women by two gentlemen in particular, I consider those...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley asked for a debate on the effect of the EU ruling on regional airports. He also said Ryanair takes a different view of the matter than easyJet. I am sure it does. EasyJet is delighted with the news because it appears it will now get some of the action.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not mention a name. Senator Coghlan also called for a debate on electronic voting and expressed his concerns about the absence of a paper trail. Senator Wilson, quite rightly, spoke of how proud people in County Cavan are of their hospital and its staff and wished to pass on his sympathy to the Sheridan family on the sad death of their daughter. Senator Browne raised the matter of U2's...

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Like others, I commend Senator Norris and his Independent companions. Senator Norris, fresh from his visit with Christian Aid, put down this motion, which was so explicit and inclusive that we were all very pleased to debate it. I thank the Minister and Minister of State for gracing us with their presence. The Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, is a regular attendee. It was very good to see...

Seanad: Israel-Palestine: Motion. (4 Feb 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, a new Standing Order dealing with interventions in debate, a copy of which was circulated to all Members following a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges yesterday afternoon; and No. 2, statements on the proposed stadium at Lansdowne Road, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for raising the issue of the retirement of John Hume. There is no doubt it is the issue of the day in political terms. The Cathaoirleach allowed extensive laudatory remarks on John Hume, which was correct, because he is a person apart. He is a very special person. Courage is one of his biggest qualities, to which Senator O'Toole referred. At one time if one took...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will see. In any event, there were very some very positive findings in the report issued. I will ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come to the House to discuss the report and various environmental matters. Senator Kitt certainly had an effect if the Kiltormer issue is under review. He, too, called for a debate on water supplies. Senator Finucane called...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: So we may invite him? I am sure he will come. Is it in order for me to write to Mr. Hume?