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Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I know but how could one fill two hours on the spiking of drinks? I will try to schedule a drink-related debate and include that issue. Senator Coghlan does not agree with café bars, as he prefers the full blooded variety. However, the legislation on them was fully debated. Senator Mansergh raised the issue of transporting bulk products by rail. I agree it would be better than heavy trucks...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2005 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on competitiveness and consumer protection (resumed) to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 or at 5.30 p.m. if No. 1 has not concluded earlier,...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I have a different query to which I need the answer because I will be meeting the people involved over the coming days. There was a difficulty on the inner waterways of Lough Ree, a scenic and beautiful lake that is used by many people. One enters from a little cut from the main body of the lough and onto the inner waterways, which is where the jet skis were causing problems. I understood the...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State answered it.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They are trying to make by-laws.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Has it been before the other House?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for the work done on this Bill since we last met. I regret that it looks as if it will not get through the other House before the summer recess when the type of issues about which I spoke are most prevalent. Be that as it may, legislation must run its course. We have been waiting for this legislation and we are glad to deal with it properly and...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: They are usually provided.

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Is there a bigger fine?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I also seek to have this issue addressed. The House had a spirited debate on Second Stage on what constitutes a nuisance and, specifically, the lack of powers accruing to local authorities to penalise excessively robust jet skiing which could upset boat passage. Am I speaking to the right section? During the Second Stage debate, when the former Minister of State at the Department of...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: How is it possible to do so now?

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Is this now legal? Can it be enforced now? Previously, doubt existed because it was under the aegis of a cross-Border body and this House did not have the legal right to intervene and interfere. Can the Minister of State spell out who has the authority? How has the Minister of State managed to circumvent or include it? Which agency now has the powers for fining or intervening if there is...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a lovely boat. I have been on it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the relevant issue of the election of Pope Benedict XVI, to whom I offer my congratulations. He echoed the Taoiseach's call that the Pope visit Ireland and reflect on all of the strands that make up mankind. Senator O'Toole asked for a debate on immigration. The House received two reports on this matter last week from the Minister and they seem to be good. I take...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The achievements of the Fair Trade Organisation are well documented and its coffee and tea products taste just the same if not better than other brands. Senator Quinn is well due the acclaim he has received for his endeavours in this area. Senator Mooney observed that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, will visit some 43 countries in his new United Nations role and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I send my good wishes on behalf of my party to the new Pope on his elevation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, Maritime Safety Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken from 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m.; and No. 19, motion 13, 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: Order of Business. (19 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised No. 14 — statements on the provision of national sporting facilities. The debate on that matter was adjourned. The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, is away this week but will be back next week when we can seek to have the debate. He raised also the topic he raised last week, that of cash transfers and associated costs. Senator O'Toole...