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Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad to be able to speak on this issue. Over the years, we have had little experience of migrant workers because of emigration patterns. That does not, however, excuse in any way what has occurred in this case, far from it. It is difficult to imagine Ireland having a difficulty with migrant workers, given the way Irish emigrants were treated in other countries in the past. Senator...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: 1495.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Government Chief Whip, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Tom Kitt. When he was Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs he was regularly in the House but we have not seen him since his appointment to the Departments of the Taoiseach and Defence. It is nice to see him. He has come on a mission which is entirely practical and overdue. I...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Act stated that the inhabitants of the city were grievously annoyed and the lives of many "weakly" persons have been lost as a result of the large quantities of bricks being burnt. One would wonder where they got them or if they were lying around. Did bad builders leave material piled up on the pavement?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the proposed industrial action before the weekend by security industry workers. He asked how much banking interests pay towards security. The Minister for Defence has been loud in his call that they should pay the full cost. I fail to see why not, given that they incur the costs by having money transferred by special means. I will ask the Minister to come to the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: ——but it seems that in this area the planners have great influence and clout, and middle and top management seem unable to put in their oar. I cannot quite understand it, but I have found that constantly to be the case. I deal with many planning applications from sons or daughters of landowners. Why should they not want planning permission to build on the land of their own father or...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We could have fun then.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am quite sure that Senator Ulick Burke is every bit as distinguished. He wants the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to explain the matter fully. Six out of every ten applications in Galway are refused. I do not like the tendency to dismiss applications as part of "bungalow blight". It is a matter of people looking for their rights. Senator White...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: No one is more aware of that than the Senator. Senator White wishes the Tánaiste to come to the Seanad; she also spoke about Deputy McDowell. Hand on heart, I can say that I have many disagreements with the Progressive Democrats, but they certainly turn up when one asks. If they have legislation or one has a debating point or paper, they will attend this House. They show no fear or favour....

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach said we should not talk about people when they are not here. Senator McCarthy asked about the future of county developments plans in the light of the new planning guidelines, which we hope to learn about later this morning. Senator Lydon called for a debate on the interim report of the Morris tribunal. Senator Cummins spoke about the fluoridation of water supplies. He also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not mention Senator Glynn, but I will do so tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the summer recess.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the rights of migrant workers, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with the contribution of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed eight...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Draft guidelines.

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

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

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: John Pauls.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, spoke about the new investigation to be undertaken by the Revenue Commissioners. He asked that the Revenue Commissioners and the Minister for Finance disclose whether the insurance industry will be investigated for supplying these products to investors who will, of course, be called to account. That is a fair point and I will contact the...

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, as a tribute of respect to the memory of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Seanad Éireann will send an expression of its profound sadness and sympathy on the death of the Holy Father to His Eminence, Cardinal Ratzinger, Dean of the College of Cardinals. I wish to thank you, a Chathaoirligh, and the staff of the Seanad Office for their guidance on how the House should go about...