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Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 4 p.m. There will be a sos from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, asked me to consider taking Report Stage of the pensions Bill following a sos this afternoon. That sounds sensible and in principle I agree. However, I must speak to the other leaders and perhaps we could have a brief meeting outside following the Order of Business. I thank the Senator for raising the matter. It is a sensible suggestion...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I saw a marvellous performance of the Druid production of "The Playboy of the Western World" last night in the Gaiety Theatre. It proves there is a great future for Irish theatre and it will last forever when it produces masterpieces such as that production. There were many overseas visitors in the audience. The Senator made the argument for the Abbey Theatre to remain on the northside of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is good. Senator Jim Walsh asked for a debate on the regulation of the world order. I watched a television programme last night about the woman in the UK who blew the whistle on the situation in Iraq. She was not penalised nor was there any condemnatory statement or action taken, because it is believed that she could blow another whistle or two and that would cause more trouble. In...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know about that. The Senator asked about the Garda Síochána Bill. Senator Quinn asked for a debate on whether there should be random drug testing of school children. This testing is being carried out in the UK on secondary level students. Senator Fitzgerald also spoke on that subject. I suggest a combined debate on AIDS and drug abuse. Senator Quinn asked if random drug testing of...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With the agreement of the House, I propose a change to the Order of Business to allow Committee Stage of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 to continue until 4.30 p.m.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Presumably the Senator will not stay idle.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no property or shares.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, I did not. I received my salary and I was very happy to get that.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not ask for a further extension of time.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They are looking after themselves.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Now.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State is a Member of the other House.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a procedural motion agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the attendance of John Hume, MEP, in the House tomorrow, the arrangements for which are outlined in the motion, which is to be taken without debate; No. 2, Garda Síochána Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes referred to the Garda Síochána Bill and the comments of the Minister for Finance on decentralisation. As a Connacht person, I do not like the expression, "To hell or to Connacht". Connacht is a very fine place. I also note that a representative of a large Civil Service union has said his members welcome decentralisation. He spoke vehemently and openly on the matter. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hanafin requested a debate on the Middle East. Senator Hanafin would welcome the visit of President Bush. Senator O'Toole had a different opinion. Senator Finucane spoke about the non-reporting of crime. In small communities, people are afraid to report crime because they fear the revenge of the perpetrator. These matters can be raised during the debate on the Garda Síochána Bill in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In the bar.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Pure chemistry. I found them very engaging. I was determined to turn them to some use, although I do not mean for myself——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I was determined to use the occasion for making contacts with teachers, which stood me in great stead. Senator O'Toole and I remember a particular early morning in Salthill——