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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara called for a debate on the report on children that was issued by the children's ombudsman, Ms Logan. I think that would be good. She also asked for a debate on cervical cancer. Senator Jim Walsh asked for a debate on the 1916 commemorations. He also sought a debate on the toll plazas and on the terms of the NTR contract. Senator Sheila Terry seeks a debate on tolling and on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh also spoke about Senator Stanford and how he wished more of his faith would participate in debates on matters such as the 1916 Rising or its ideals. Senator Cummins raised the issue of lap dancing and expressed fears about where such clubs are situated. We should say well done to Senator Ross who has been very stalwart about road tolling. He asked that the Minister come to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I referred to the issue raised by Senator Browne.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I have already given my answer. Senator John Paul Phelan is not a small man; he is a fine, tall person. He agreed with the call for a debate on road tolling and on the nitrates directive. He referred to the hypocrisy of Statoil and to the Tesco matter.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Easter recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Three minutes remain for statements on men's health. I hope the debate will be resumed next week, for the third week running. Statements on road safety will begin at 4 p.m.

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris is in possession and is willing to conclude.

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements (Resumed). (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I will find out which Minister is waiting to contribute.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 21, motion 25. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed yesterday by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on a strategy for men's health (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 4 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not exceeding ten minutes; No. 3, statements on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We are all in favour of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Mullingar is alive and well.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: To what is the Deputy referring?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has a great record.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hayes, Leader of the Opposition, raised the serious matter of privilege and the private papers of Senators and Deputies. He referred to Senator Higgins and Deputy Howlin. I will seek to have a relevant Minister — possibly the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform — debate this issue in the House. The Senator also asked for a debate on Northern Ireland and I hope to have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It was expected before Christmas, but that did not arise. Senator Ryan expressed his admiration for Deputy Howlin.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He also spoke about the amendment to his motion. The Cabinet meeting broke up at 1.45 p.m. and the amendment was printed after that. These motions go the Cabinet table, the relevant Minister puts forward his amendment and it is discussed. The Senator wondered why it took so long as he had his motion in since Thursday, for which I thank him, but we cannot put forward an amendment ourselves. It...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It puts in its amendment. If Members do not like it, they may vote against it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is what happens.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I could tell the House fibs, but——