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Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Where did he come from?

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Dr. Garret FitzGerald was there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the engagement by the Democratic Unionist Party with the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body in Killarney. It engaged with us in an open fashion. That was a positive and far-reaching development but we should not hold our breath as it will take time for this to work itself through. The deputation would have gone further if it had the authority to so...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps we will have a joint website in another year. One never knows.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan raised the issue of the prohibition on advertising of rational religion, as he called it. He also raised the closure of St. Michael's national school in Inchicore, as did Senator Morrissey, and the common travel area. Recently when I travelled to London I had to produce my passport and got very cross about it and said I would not. The official then said that I would not go...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will take up that matter with him. Senator Leyden called for a debate on waste management and a debate on all kinds of energy. Senator Henry asked about the report on single parents. The Minister for Social and Family Affairs has agreed to come into the House for statements on the matter. The difficulty is in trying to get a date but he is willing to come. We hope a date can be arranged in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also commended the generosity shown by Irish families to families from Belarus. I have heard and read about the firm anti-racism policy operated by the Garda Síochána. I agree, however, that there is a deep well of racism here which is very strong in some areas, although only a small number of people contribute to it. Senator White referred to several people, all members of the...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the summer recess.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 24, motion 23. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the peace process in the Middle East, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., spokespersons have ten minutes, other Senators have six minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is the Army one.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: She did that the day after the parade.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the matter of why the Ryder Cup will not be free-to-air on RTE. He pointed out that 80% of people do not have Sky Sports. It will transpire that most people who want to see that event will go to the pub and arising from that there may well be accidents or incidents. The Senator asked me to inquire about what national criteria apply, in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Often there is too much secrecy surrounding the advice of the Attorney General. He gives good advice and is employed to do so. Irrespective of what Government is in power, the Attorney General is always an eminent person. It would be helpful if such advice could be made public and I do not know why it should not be. I will endeavour to find out the position on this matter. There was a great...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should let me show him around that lovely town or he could come to Athlone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We spoke as Gaeilge about it. Senator Ryan said it was fine and strong but we did not hear why he did not turn up to support his comrades.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, as Gaeilge. None of the four of you were here to support your comrades or colleagues last night.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator mentioned Aer Lingus. Some Ministers are forthcoming in appearing before this House but many are not. Apart from hitting them over the head, I cannot drag them here screaming.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure the Senator would appear before the House all the time. We have consistently asked the Minister in question to discuss the Aer Lingus issue and road safety, and we will continue to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Coming to the end of every week, my office contacts all the people who have been requested. Some are very generous and respond immediately and some are less so. Of course, these people have other engagements. We will again endeavour to hear the business case put forward, which is what the Senator is asking for. A very good report has been published on the hospice movement in Ireland, and I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It shows alarming gaps, particularly in the midlands and other areas, with regard to hospice care. It would be a worthwhile debate. The Senator also mentioned care of the dying, with money being provided by the embargo on staffing, and he asked if the Tánaiste would come before the House to debate the matter. Senator Scanlon discussed the death of a Polish person in his community. I am also...