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Seanad: Totalisator (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: On Tuesday, 8 March 2005. Members will know that the famous voting system went down again.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not see the gentleman who is usually in charge of it here. There is something intrinsically wrong with the voting system and we must get a new one.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It does not go wrong in the Dáil. I do not understand it.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Where is the gentleman who is in charge of the system?

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the McCartney women folk. They will visit the Houses of the Oireachtas next Tuesday, International Women's Day. We can meet them first downstairs and afterwards. Senator Hayes mentioned how admirably they have presented themselves and encouraged people to come forward. He is quite correct in that. It is interesting how...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not go. It is extraordinary that he should demand we all meet in private to talk to him. I cannot understand it. What does he think will happen? Reference was made to full-time lobbyists but we were asked not to refer to it. Senator Minihan expressed support for the McCartney sisters. He said that we should be wary of the use of the word "manslaughter" instead of "murder". Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: There is one. Senator Mooney also referred to the murders and other related matters in the North. Senator Norris referred to the use of Shannon Airport and the article in The Village. I understand the US embassy has denied the allegations. Whether one takes cognisance of the article is another matter, including the fact that the CIA is involved in international crime. Senator Leyden referred...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I said on a recent occasion that I regretted having to say such things about the legal profession in the presence of the Senator. I am not saying she is moving in on anyone. Perhaps she is moving in on the voters. Senator Browne asked if we will be ready for the flu epidemic. He referred to transport and the Luas. People are leaving their cars——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, they are. They are also using buses. The Luas is a big success.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brennan said that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government should bring forward the regulation on one-off housing. Many people wish to avail of the scheme but there must be clear-cut regulations. Senator John Phelan said that the Minister for Transport should come to the House to debate road allocations. Senator Glynn referred to fireworks. We will have enough...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, in terms of his constitutional position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We know that, but his position does not allow him to be out there. I understand his heart may be there, but he cannot be there. Senator Bannon spoke about a survey. I do not know where the survey came from — it must be one he did himself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not read the survey on the Health Service Executive. Senator Dooley called for a debate on the practice of telemarketing. The solution must be reached by directive or legislation. Calls are made and people fall for them, thinking they are missing out on something. The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Noel Dempsey, has responsibility for this issue. I...

Seanad: Diseases of Animals Act: Motion. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001, (No. 3 of 2001) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966, (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8 March 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion regarding the extension of section 17A of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 for a further 12 months which was referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food and which has completed its discussions — its provisions enhance the Minister's ability to deal with all disease situations and, in particular, to identify, investigate and prosecute...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: That is because the Senator is not a woman.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday,2 March 2005.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: She was here.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It will go back to 1978.