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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Did Senator White hear what the Leas-Chathaoirleach said to her?

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I was greatly taken by the Leas-Chathaoirleach's sense of humour but we will come to that later. Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, seeks a debate on Northern Ireland, individuals on-the-run and other sensitive issues. To him, the question of on-the-runs smacks of politicians meddling in legal matters. I answered Senator Coghlan's question on the Attorney General's advice but...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but he is often away. We will endeavour to arrange the debate. Senator O'Toole referred to the same issue and to his discussion with Michael Finucane, who stated that if the prize of peace came at this price, he was willing to pay the price. This was remarkably humble of him in the circumstances. Senator O'Toole also referred to issue of new jobs, the consequences and the need to discuss...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I could not believe someone could be so callous in his denunciation and not be aware of it. I imagine the bank received a wave of calls. Senator Ryan referred to the need to debate Ireland's future within the EU. The Senator also referred to the Irish Medicines Board (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill. This morning I met the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope this will happen and I will follow up on the discussion with the Minister of State. Senator Minihan requested a debate before Christmas on individuals on-the-run and suggested we pay tribute to the Garda Síochána from time to time, particularly in respect of massive drug seizures in recent days. My remarks on individuals on-the-run is also addressed to Senator Coghlan. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I invite Senator Coghlan to join me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We want more than a tour. I accept Senator Daly's point on free speech and the Senator also referred to the construction industry, small public contracts, lump sum contracts and the need for measures to ensure these people do not go out of business. Senator Quinn referred to the environmental record of this Government, the second worst in Europe. It seems we rush to bring in stringent...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Morrissey would suit the role. Senator Bannon referred to Transport 21 and we will have a debate shortly on that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I look forward to Senator Bannon's contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should let me speak. We must all be struck in awe when he speaks but now I am replying.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I was too kind to say that. Senator Norris called for a debate on homelessness. It is an important debate we will endeavour to hold it. I do not agree that child care is a middle-class issue. Children and parents need help irrespective of their level in society.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris also referred to Iraq. There is a full debate in the European Parliament on the manoeuvres of the CIA, transporting prisoners in aeroplanes. If the European Parliament is taking it seriously, we should do likewise. Senator White seeks a debate on the homelessness and she has a new policy. The Leas-Chathaoirleach's humour came into play, telling her she should not launch her...

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann, —bearing in mind the specific matters considered by the Government to be of significant public concern arising from the making of a confession by Dean Lyons (deceased) about the deaths of Mary Callinan and Sylvia Shiels in March 1997 in Grangegorman, Dublin 7; —noting that it is the opinion of the Government that a commission of investigation represents the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, a motion regarding the commission of investigation into matters relating to and arising from the making of a confession by Dean Lyons, deceased, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude after 65 minutes, with the contributions of spokespersons and all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: He was entirely sinister, the way he carried on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The misery.

Seanad: Road Safety: Motion. (30 Nov 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has been busy with his clinics.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bradford, the Acting Leader of the Opposition, moved an amendment to the Order of Business calling on the Minister for Agriculture and Food to come to the House to explain the deal done in Brussels. The House will debate the WTO negotiations next week, which essentially deals with the same issue. However, the Senator is fully entitled to move an amendment. He represents a town that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hanafin said it was not a State church.