Results 2,021-2,040 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (15 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the surrender procedure...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive. No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, and on which the committee has completed its deliberations, is primarily a judicial arrangement whereby the judicial authority in a state requested to execute an arrest warrant would recognise a warrant issued by the judicial authority in Norway or...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not the same people, I hope.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not if one was bitten.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is correct.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2006: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Jun 2006)

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

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I ask the Members, through the Cathaoirleach, if they felt a half hour at this stage would complete Committee Stage? I have been checking the amendments which have been disposed of, and a large number are linked and have been discussed together. Perhaps the Members could indicate if a half hour now will complete Committee Stage? I do not know how many amendments are left to be discussed.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach doubts that a half hour would be enough. I am not seeking to disrupt proceedings.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is up to other Members of course.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I have been crossing them off as they have been disposed of.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That would not get done in a half hour. I thank Members.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to make a proposal to the House regarding a change to the Order of Business. The Road Traffic Bill 2006, Committee Stage, will resume on the completion of Private Members' business. If the debate on Second Stage of the European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006 is not completed, it will resume tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the planned march by nurses today. He stated there are fewer nurses in the community now than in the past.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. He asked for a debate on the administration and delivery of health services. Senator O'Toole discussed the need for management of change in the second-level school curriculum. He pointed this out with regard to how the higher-level maths papers have gone in the leaving certificate exams. The Senator correctly stated that the Minister will advise that the State Examinations Commission...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly, where would they be turned? Senator Ulick Burke raised the issue of the delivery of hospital services throughout the country. The Tánaiste is in control of the health service. Thankfully, she has a good working relationship with Professor Brendan Drumm. The Senator also wanted a debate on energy and the role of the regulator. He stated we appear to have a preservation order on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach is correct. Senator Jim Walsh raised the role of the Christian Brothers in education. He also requested a debate on energy. Senator Cummins raised the issue of gaming and gambling. He has been interested in this for some time. I mean interested in having it debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He asked when the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will regulate on-line betting, which causes a great deal of domestic trouble. I am sure people waste their money. I believe horses are a cod. I go to one race meeting in Kilbeggan a year, and I pick the horses by their nice names. Sometimes they win. Senator Browne raised the issue that school sites are not in State hands and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 3, inclusive, and No. 27, motion 21. No. 1, the Road Traffic Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, is to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006 — Report Stage, is to be taken at 2.30 p.m., to conclude not later than 3.30 p.m.; No. 3, European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Second...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5.30 p.m.; and No. 2, International Criminal Court Bill 2003 — Second Stage, to be taken between 5.30 p.m. and 7 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all...