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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not mention the name but today we had a statement to the effect that the nursing home charges would not be paid. That is incorrect. Like the Cathaoirleach and many others, I received many queries about the matter and made an inquiry about it. Legislation is being prepared and it is hoped it will be passed by both Houses before the summer but it is incorrect to say the Government is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on A Vision for Change, a new national policy framework for the mental health services, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m. Spokespersons will have 15 minutes each and other Senators will have ten minutes each. The Minister shall be called on to reply not later than five minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I better watch out.

Seanad: Road Network: Motion. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know if we can get the Minister. Senator McHugh gave us a snapshot of the accelerating crime scene in Donegal and asked for more Garda resources there. Senator Dooley called for a debate on planning, particularly in County Clare where Dúchas has objected to projects in areas that are not yet labelled as special conservation areas. Senator Ross put forward an amendment to the Order...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Henry raised the National Treatment Purchase Fund, which I find a mysterious body. I am in communication with it about a particular case but it is difficult to get anybody on the telephone although a nice lady did ring me back. While it is said to be the eighth wonder of the world, I cannot agree.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: To me it is a mystery waiting to be unveiled.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 20, motion 25. No. 1, statements on a strategy for men's health, resumed, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m. Senators will have ten minutes each and the Minister shall be called upon to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements; No. 2, statements on funding for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, I am sure it is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will revert to the Senator on it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Whenever we get some.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: My apologies.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: And Senator Coghlan.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Funding has not been reduced.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the Acting Leader of the Opposition, spoke passionately about the facts outlined in the NRA report. He made a good point that the Rules of the Road booklet is printed in English only, which is indicative of our view that everyone should speak English. It would be good if the booklet were translated into Polish, as is the case with reports in the Limerick Leader. The NRA...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris spoke about the NRA report and road surfaces. We know of two related cases, the young woman from Mayo and the Navan accident, both of which were very sad. The Senator also spoke about the child care supplement for children under six years and said he was howled down. It would be difficult to howl down Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I see nothing wrong with parents using the money to take their children on holiday to the seaside. It is good for children to travel. Senator Feeney spoke about speed limits and the NRA. She asked for alignment on policing of Northern drivers and it would be a useful topic in Killarney. Senator Coghlan spoke about the Great Southern Hotels. The greatest guarantee is that the Taoiseach...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will try to find out more, but I understand the green light has been given for the hotel group only to hire consultants.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Will we?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (8 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Members of the House were saddened to learn last week of the death of Mr. Ruairí Brugha. I will speak on behalf of my party this morning. All Members knew or knew of Ruairí Brugha. I have an ordinary, every day memory of him as a quiet man whom we regularly saw in Oireachtas Library reading his papers. We all did that until recently. He went about his business quietly in the House. Many...