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Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: There is such a thing as private confession. It was interesting that the focus this morning was on speed, and the emphasis on speed limits at particular points on the road, all arising from the recent comments of Garda sergeants and inspectors. Senator Brian Hayes pointed out that the problem is the operation of the law rather than the law itself. He added that there seems to be a compulsory...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dardis also referred to the local authorities and a need for a change in practice. Senator Finucane mentioned the culs-de-sac where the speed limit is 80 km/h which is ridiculous. Senator Dardis also raised the inconsistency of the EU policy on services, particularly in regard to Intel which is a high technology business. France and Germany ignore the Stability and Growth Pact....

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley asked for a debate on ethical standards in companies with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. He cited events in a particular company. Senator Coghlan asked for a debate on polling standards and Senator Feighan echoed the point. That is a matter for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Some years ago the then Minister, Pádraig Flynn,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: That is a confession but it has nothing to do with me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It said there was no need to vote for me because I would top the poll anyway. Senator Morrissey agreed with the Garda authorities' call for a change in practice. When we hold a debate on road traffic offences, Senator Ross would like to discuss the statistics. He confessed to having been caught speeding in the same place on two days running, as a result of which he incurred four penalty...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feeney wants a debate on the road safety strategy and hopes there will be no fatalities over the Easter weekend. Senator McHugh gave a wonderful history lesson on the flight of the earls in 1607. It was well done. He said a group in Rathmullan requires funding to highlight properly the anniversary of this event in 2007. He made the point that it marked the transition from Irish ways...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No.1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 — Committee Stage (resumed) to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1 p.m. Last night, much great work was done on the Bill and more than 80 amendments were dealt with most adequately. Another 50 or 60 remain and I commend all of the participants. No. 2, Finance Bill 2005 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It must have been on two separate days.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not a cartel now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to ensure that staff in frontline services will be given greater protection than is the case at present. I will convey his views to the Minister. The Senator also suggested that we should stand in unity with the McCartney sisters against thuggery. All sectors of politics have shown good faith in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a convention but it is not so described. I understand people still do it but it is not stated that this should be the case. It is a fair point. The Senator also referred to the Irish student who was returned to Lagos three months before sitting the leaving certificate. I cannot understand that. Ignoring the humanitarian aspect of this case, one would want him, on academic grounds, to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley also suggested that people should be allowed to retain the title of Senator. That title would fit nicely on him when he leaves the service of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator could be referred to as "Senator-Minister Dooley" if his political career advances further. Senator Quinn referred to the Competition Authority's annual report for 2004 and stated that impact analyses should be carried out on all items of legislation, in terms of how it might affect businesses or employees, before they are passed. We will seek a debate on that matter. The Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I congratulate the SenatorBannon on his appearance on radio last night. I notice he did not stand up for me. The Senator did not say a word.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The area Senator Bannon represents is in the middle of the constituency.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am inviting trouble — big trouble.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I was mentioned early on. I was going to contact the programme to inform those involved that I knew the reason I was sacked and to outline it for them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh referred to the proposed job losses at the Bank of Ireland. The Senator made the point that although it is a private company, it has social responsibilities. I was annoyed when I heard the chief executive of Bank of Ireland waffling this morning. One could imagine the boys in the club congratulating him. One can imagine him thinking that what he did would increase the bank's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The price went down yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator John Paul Phelan spoke about excess drinking. He also said the structure of the health service has not changed despite its change of name to the Health Service Executive. Senator McCarthy spoke about the Nigerian student whose telling description of what happened to him when he landed in Lagos was quoted. In addition to being a humanitarian issue, this is wrong in intellectual and...