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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I listened to Senator Ó Murchú and tried to read between the lines. Dancing on graves is never a pretty sight but we have seen much of it in the past 24 to 48 hours. It is heinous no matter whose grave one is dancing on. Is it not nice that Senator Brian Hayes's little child prayed for Senator White? He spoke about how we have been at this point in child care for nine years. We have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We debated the issue, made our points and fought about them strongly but used the Chamber to seek various measures to good effect. Debates on child care have always been welcomed. Senator Brian Hayes also mentioned the Centre for Public Inquiry. I know of what Senator Maurice Hayes and others referred to. I share their unease about people establishing themselves in a civic manner to pass...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We discussed how stopping the funding for this was a good move. Senator O'Toole raised the issue of good changes to maternity leave, which will be added to next year. Between this and paid and unpaid parental leave of almost 12 months, a mother or father who wishes to stay at home can do so. Flexible working is profoundly important and we look forward to the forthcoming Private Members' Bill....

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I know.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with Senator Hanafin, who the House remains in admiration of, that it is a people's budget. Senator Norris also mentioned the Centre for Public Inquiry, his ideas on which are similar to those of Senator Maurice Hayes. He mentioned his wishes in respect of Iraq and we hope to have that matter resolved to everyone's satisfaction by next Tuesday. I thank the Senator for his letter,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: If Senator Glynn wants a debate on another matter, he may continue to raise it. If he does not want to debate it, that is all right. Senator Quinn called for a debate on electricity services. We were all surprised when New York and parts of Canada were completely blacked out. We have become accustomed to turning on a switch and the light or cooker coming on. Senator Quinn is correct to raise...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not hear the Taoiseach's remark on that. One can take them or leave them; that is the way I feel about them. Senator Browne raised the issue of the sugar beet industry and called for a debate on biofuels. Senator Moylan wants to debate men's health. We would like to indulge all of the Senators. I agree with the Senator that there is a need for convergence on penalty points, North and...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the House suspend until 11.35 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 3. No. 1, statements on oncology services, is to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with contributions from spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, the Minister being called on to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Let us not forget Senator O'Meara.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not fair to refer to a Senator who is not present.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is not modest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: What Bill?

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, definitely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: That is a fair point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sick of you all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, more to do.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann notes the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.