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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We have received a commitment that a debate on the Ferns report will be held in two weeks. Senator Terry grudgingly welcomed the provisions of the transport plan and raised the concerns of her Navan constituents. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, will come to this House to debate that matter. I concur with Senator Bannon's remark that the people of the midlands will not be fooled....

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senators are very skittish today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No.1, statements on the quarterly national household survey, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., spokespersons have ten minutes, other Senators have seven minutes and Senators may share time, with the Minister to be called on to reply not later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements; and No....

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator will have to speak to Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes brought up a matter about last night but the Cathaoirleach ruled it out of order. The Senator then raised the issue of 1916 again in the House and said the Army should not be used in a party political manner. There was a discussion about this on Tuesday and we strongly made the point that the Army is provided for in the Constitution. I do not recall it but I am aware that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: He was in a very small wigwam.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Indeed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I spoke quite clearly. Senator Hayes thinks he is frightfully funny. He is not a bit funny; he is an ass. At least, that is the kind——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sorry I said it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I apologise and withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not run to anyone to take it off the record; it is on the record and will stay on the record.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I do apologise but I am not going to beat myself on the ground.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will speak to Senator Hayes again about his remarks. Senator Norris agreed with Senator Brian Hayes on the proposed 1916 commemoration. Senator Norris was the first to raise it in this House on Tuesday. He asked us to give full robust support to the metro idea and we will be glad to do so. He then decried the Luas but he should stop people coming off the Luas and ask them whether they enjoy...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan spoke of the stalemate on social partnership and sought a debate on legislation referring to worker exploitation, immigrant workers, health and safety and all worker related issues. That is what the head of SIPTU is worried about and would like to see debated. Perhaps it would be a good idea. He also correctly stated the guidelines have not been given the Vatican imprimatur and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan was not in mine anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I asked about Senator Coghlan's whereabouts in the hotel.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan supported Senator Hayes and called for another debate on child care — we have had enough of them. He also asked the position on his Housing (Stage Payments) Bill 2004 and I will inquire about it. Senator Ó Murchú also spoke about the proposed commemoration of 1916, that we commemorate the valour and the courage of those who fought in 1916 and agreed with Army...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bradford called for a debate on social partnership. It would be a good idea to debate social partnership. This follows on from the debate sought by Senator Ryan on all of the legislation which affects workers and workers' rights. We will see if we can do something on that. By chance, I happened to hear Mr. David Begg on the radio yesterday. He cited one of the measures in Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: No, the Taoiseach has twice been into this wigwam.