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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú raised hearing problems with young people. He is correct in stating that medical hearing problems are not discussed frequently, and there are few quality opportunities. He argued that the veil of secrecy should be lifted. Senator Cummins discussed the new gaming and lotteries legislation and the loophole which exists with regard to card clubs. Bookies could put up slot...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The country is getting €150 million on humanitarian grounds, but this is merely a stop-gap. We will endeavour to have the debate. Senator O'Meara also asked for a debate on Palestine and for a debate on the new set of crèche regulations. I have been speaking to the relevant Minister of State and I told him we would like to discuss them in this House. He is one Minister of State that will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 3. No. 1, the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on youth affairs, to be taken at 1.30 p.m. and to conclude not later than 3 p.m., with the contribution of spokespersons not to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He is talking about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is the best station in Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, mentioned the sad death, as all are, of Denis Donaldson. He likened his killing to that of Eamon Collins in the late 1990s. He suggested the Government be more circumspect in its comments and pointed to tensions in the republican movement, arising from the uncovering of its criminality and its attempted dissipation. He said there were people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not that but I wished merely to avoid people thinking I was talking about him when he was not here. He asked whether we should be selling Aer Lingus, a real change for him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I accept the Chair's ruling. Senator Feeney said that according to the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, a pharmacy Bill would be introduced before the summer. The Taoiseach will be glad to hear that Senator Coghlan wished him well. The Senator also discussed an EU Commissioner who wished to forbid the use of embalming fluid. I have not read about that and am...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It will be very sad if that happens. Senator Maurice Hayes wished the Taoiseach well and accepted the statement by the Sinn Féin leadership and also welcomed Reg Empey's comments. I am delighted to tell Senator Tuffy about Seanad reform, which I want as much as she. Like her, I feel that I may not be around to see it implemented, but I want it to happen. We had started what I considered a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara also called for a debate on health and hospital management. Senator Browne asked about legislation on mobile phone use while driving. Fine Gael introduced a Bill dealing with that issue in the Dáil last week and it was accepted by the Government. Hopefully it will come through quickly. Senator Browne also mentioned drug driving and the penalty points system. I also agree with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not ask permission of the Cathaoirleach in advance but I would like to formally congratulate Senator Leyden on his becoming Senator of the year before everybody else does so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I know but I just never got to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Is that all right?

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach hopes Senator Leyden is nominated Senator of the year only once.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He is one of our own.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We are but I wanted to be the first to congratulate him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is because of his industry. The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 24, motion 23. No. 1, statements on the European Council, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed six minutes. The Minister will be called upon to reply not later...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, acting leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the private stem cell research clinic in Cork and said the technology used there to treat various diseases such as multiple sclerosis was not necessarily effective. An unregulated system currently operates there. As Senator Minihan said, the Irish Medicines Board has taken up the matter. Senator Minihan also spoke of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The numbers of gardaí in the system will be as forecast.