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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Oh yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: He cannot stand up. Senator Ó Murchú contributed a note of humanity and said the woman outside the gates should be invited in here and her case discussed. We should do that. The term "the woman outside the gate" sounds biblical in these days. Senator Quinn spoke about the ETA bombs in Spain and said the time is right for a debate on Northern Ireland. We made a request regarding such a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We will discuss the roll-out of services in tomorrow's oncology debate. The Senator spoke on the 309 cancer sufferers who were caught in the early stages, showing up the numbers who are not diagnosed and who therefore miss the opportunity for early treatment. The Senator mentioned his family situation. I thank him, he is a voice of reason on that issue. I also remember the story of the woman...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: When will that begin?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the worldwide web. The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1 is statements on the upcoming World Trade Organisation negotiations concerning agriculture, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1 p.m. The contribution of each spokesperson will be 15 minutes and the contributions of other Members will be ten minutes each. Members may share...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I have not yet done so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We are on the worldwide web now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes mentioned last night's "Prime Time Investigates", which investigated restrictive practices, price fixing and the existence of a cartel in the car industry and was watched by many in this House. The uncovering of the existence of this cartel is a credit to the team which produced this programme. Senator Brian Hayes asked whether the Competition Authority needs more...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We are used to Senator Ross being a media mogul. He was astounded when he was presented with evidence of price fixing in "Prime Time Investigates". He argued today that the Competition Authority is apparently unable to produce evidence for prosecutions and that motorists are victimised. He also spoke about how car dealers have set up their own rules and fines, which appears very odd. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Last week Senator Norris suggested setting up a cross-party committee of this House and subsequently wrote a letter to that effect. This is allowed for under the comhrú as we have it now. I asked the Assistant Clerk to the Seanad to give me information on that, which I have. If it suits the party leaders we can have a quick chat about this proposal after the Order of Business. We should do...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I have a big book. Senator Browne spoke about the sugar beet industry. The Minister for Agriculture and Food told us she will discuss the sugar industry tomorrow when she comes to the House for statements on the WTO trade talks. The Senator will have his chance then to ask about it. Like Senator Tuffy, he asked about the package for the SIPTU workers. That would make for a good Adjournment matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We all have had that experience.

Seanad: International Agreements: Motion. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposals that Seanad Éireann approve the terms of the agreements between the Government of Ireland and:— (i) the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria on co-operation in combatting illicit trafficking in drugs and precursors, money laundering, organised crime, trafficking in persons, and other serious crime which was signed in Dublin on 31 January 2002, copies of which...

Seanad: Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2005: Motion. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following order in draft: Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order, 2005, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 22 November 2005.

Seanad: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order 2005: Motion. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following order in draft: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order, 2005, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 22 November 2005.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The House will have to put up with me; the Order of Business is a long story. The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 5, inclusive. No. 1 is a referral motion whereby the subject matter of Nos. 16 to 18, inclusive, on the Order Paper are being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. Nos. 16 and 17 concern an agreement between Ireland and the Republic of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, a rendition of a song.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon's party closed it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should read the schedule.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris is too late.