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Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator used the phrase "À la carte".

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator did say "À la carte".

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn noted that he was close to many of the people involved in the Stardust tragedy. He correctly focused on how this should never happen again. Senator Browne raised the issue of fire inspections and asked for a debate on the fire service as a whole. Senator Ross raised the question of what he described as Government appointments to the Judiciary. Regardless of how such appointments...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not mention them. Senator Bannon requested that the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, come before the House. He raised the issue of Brazilian and Argentinian beef. Although cattle are subject to foot and mouth disease in those countries, beef is still imported. Senator McHugh called for a debate on early school leavers and discussed those who are vulnerable in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on planning and related issues (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m.; and No. 22, motion 25, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. As regards No. 1, Senators will have ten minutes each and may share time. Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, Members who contributed previously to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. If it is to continue another day, the Minister will not be called upon to reply today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but it may not conclude. It will resume unless it is concluded today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. I am only making the point because there is great interest in the matter and many Senators wish to contribute.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I see your point. It was only when I read it following my party's meeting, where many Senators expressed a wish to contribute, I realised that sentiment might exist across the Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We have had it already.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, asked about the need for legislation governing the use of mobile phones by drivers and offered his assistance in the passage of such legislation. The former Minister of State, Bobby Molloy, believed that a ministerial order would suffice for that matter. However, it was subsequently proved that legislation was needed and it is in the process...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole also asked for a debate on Greencore and its workers. Senator Ryan asked about the inquiry into the death of Pat Joe Walsh. We are awaiting the outcome. He spoke about Cork Airport, which we discussed some months ago and I understood provision in respect of the point raised was made in the legislation. If it was not in the legislation, a firm commitment was given in the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ——despite the very fine infrastructural work that was being done on the airport and which I understand has turned out very well. Nobody wishes to roll back on that; it was needed and it happened. The notion that Shannon and Cork airports would be left debt free was promulgated here. I remember many Members raising the issue. I remain to be convinced that the promotion of three companies...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot stop them interrupting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not indulging them at all. Senator Ulick Burke advised that he needed to leave the Chamber to partake in a radio interview. He welcomed the funding for special needs education at primary level. However, he rightly stated this needs to be carried through to second level. Regarding the home support grants for autism, special classes for autism staffed expertly by very good teachers and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Kett mentioned that many children with disability are now in mainstream classes. He asked whether school buses have adequate facilities and referred to an audit of these buses. He also asked how the sectoral plans envisaged under the Disability Act are proceeding. One of the provisions of the Act was to ensure that all houses would be constructed to allow people with disabilities to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will try to arrange it for the week after next. He is not here next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator McCarthy spoke about Cork Airport and planning. I am pleased to inform him that we will have a debate on planning next week. Although it is a resumed debate, we will give it another title so that those who spoke previously will also be allowed to speak. Senator Callanan spoke about Greencore and the final legal document he said would be presented next week. Senator McHugh spoke about...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not name him; I do not want him to come back to me on it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Is it?