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Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. No. 1 is a motion which was referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food for consideration and it has completed its discussions. These regulations concern a reduction in the disease levies applied to milk deliveries for processing and cattle slaughtered or exported to facilitate the eradication of TB and brucellosis in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am talking about today's business. No. 7 is a motion for earlier signature of the Appropriation Bill 2004, if passed by this House, to be taken immediately without debate on the conclusion of No. 6. There will be a sos from1 p.m. to 2 p.m. With the Cathaoirleach's permission, may I read the message on a card from Frank Lane to the Seanad? It reads: Dear Mary, Many thanks for all the kind...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House. I also welcome the rapidity with which he agreed to come. All parties in the House were firm in their resolve that he should come here to discuss Northern Ireland and bring us up to date. As Leader of the House I am pleased to contribute to this debate and to listen to the points of view of other Senators. Members of this House have always reflected a...

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Much as I would like to personally, we do not second Opposition amendments.

Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I second the motion and wish to reserve my right to speak later, when the Taoiseach and Senator Brian Hayes have contributed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The legislation on nursing homes and payments for long-term care is being introduced on the advice of the Attorney General by the Government and the Tánaiste. It will be introduced in the Dáil tomorrow and we are making arrangements to deal with it on Friday afternoon. I take Senator Browne's point that it should not be rushed and I have no intention of rushing it. If we do not finish it on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Mr. Corish, who was Minister for Health in 1976, was a fine Minister. Senator Brian Hayes spoke about the emergency legislation, about which many people have strong feelings. Time will be provided to debate the matter on Friday afternoon and evening. I can give a commitment that the House will sit next week if extra time is needed to debate the issue. Senator Browne's comments indicate that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is what the Senator said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know why Senator Browne mentioned that charges will be imposed during Christmas week, given that it has always been the same as any other week in terms of charging.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The leader of Fine Gael acknowledged this morning that there has always been an element of contribution from those who can afford it. Senator Brian Hayes also spoke about the issue of knives, which as he said was raised yesterday by Senator Ó Murchú. He argued that there is a need for a debate on the matter and I hope it can be held early in the new year. I agree with Senator Hayes that we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan knows that what he has said is not true. I wrote to him after he left the committee.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will say with great alacrity that the Senator is mistaken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: He is most certainly mistaken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am quite satisfied to be able to say that. Senator Ó Murchú said that knives should be seen in the same light as guns. He also spoke about the possibility of Northern representatives in the Seanad. I agree with him that we would have a unity of purpose here. Senator Browne discussed the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill. I assure him that the House will sit for as long as necessary.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator said that he did not want it to be rushed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next week, yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fine.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: If Senator Browne wishes to sit next week, we will sit next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley spoke about the need for a new type of driving licence. I did not see the "Prime Time" report about computer games, although I believe that what was shown was quite terrifying.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The programme reported last night on aggression and those who encourage aggression. Senator Norris proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, as he is entitled to do. The proposal, which was seconded by Senator Ross, is that we take No. 23, motion 11, after the Order of Business. Senator Norris mentioned that the Joint Committee on Transport has unanimously supported the proposed metro,...