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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: That is if they get it all together.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, they are.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Was that me?

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I remember that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: That has no relevance.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Did the Minister of State think so?

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Horrified.

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps I might thank Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, who proposed at 10.30 a.m. this morning, at very short notice, that we substitute this motion for the Fine Gael motion. Second, I thank the Minister of State. It is very rare that one secures the attendance of a Minister of State so quickly. His private secretary and office showed great readiness when our office...

Seanad: Nursing Homes: Statements. (1 Jun 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I got a letter-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition has raised the matter of substituting a motion on nursing home for the motion in today's Order Paper set down for Private Members' business. He kindly gave me notice of the matter before we came into the House. It is a matter for the Cathaoirleach to decide on that change of business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach usually has a say in these matters. I am only trying to be nice to the Cathaoirleach. We made immediate arrangements and my office has spoken to the private secretary of the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, who will attend for the debate at short notice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am happy to inform the Cathaoirleach and the House that the Minister of State has agreed to attend. I am sure reference will be made to Daingean and so on at a later date but this change will be put to very good use. I ask the spokespersons on health to please note they will be on duty tonight. Senator Brian Hayes raised the wider issue, one on which I have also been dwelling, of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am merely replying. Senator Feeney never suggested it was dead, as she has just confirmed to me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for using his time this evening constructively.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Disability Bill 2004 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed 20 minutes; and No. 17, motion 12, re Official Languages Act 2003, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a sos from 1.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister can reply to the Senator in a letter.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It was five in the original——

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, they are public patients.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised last night's programme on nursing homes and the need for an independent inspectorate. I concur with his assertion that, while the HSE is not currently permitted under the 1990 Act to close nursing homes immediately, it should have this right. Situations are often so awful as to require knee-jerk responses. Last night's programme revealed terrible acts of vandalism...