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Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 to be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration — this concerns powers of detention and re-arrest and will be taken without debate; No. 2, Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that the terms of reference contained in the resolution passed by Dáil Éireann on 7 October 1997 and by Seanad Éireann on 8 October 1997, as amended by the resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann on 1 July 1998 and by Seanad Éireann on 2 July 1998 and further amended by the resolutions passed by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann on 28 March 2002 and by...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased the Minister, Deputy Roche, came to the House tonight. This matter has received general approval and agreement. This move came from Judge Mahon and, as Leader, I would like to pay tribute to both Judge Mahon and his predecessor, Mr. Justice Flood, for the painstaking work they carried out. We all demanded and got the appropriate terms of reference for the tribunals. We laid down...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) Acts: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

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

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Where is it?

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Infirm is a general term. There is no such word as "infirmed".

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: This debate will continue next week because, clearly, there are many issues to be discussed. If the professions outlined in the Schedule wish to contact any Member of the House, we will be pleased to hear from them. I would remind the House that the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, will be taking Private Members' business as well. I suggest a formal break of ten minutes between 5 p.m....

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not concerned about the consultation issue because if anyone wants to make a go of anything he or she must consult. How else can he or she get the information required? I do not agree with providing for gender proofing in legislation. Whereas one can do a job whether one is man or a woman, the term "gender proofing" is always used to label women who it is claimed would not have got where...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It was introduced by the former Minister for Education, Niamh Breathnach.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I take up Senator Dooley's point. I discussed the matter with Senator Henry this morning. I would prefer an amendment which would retain the two titles, chiropodist and podiatrist. I understand the Senator has tabled a later amendment on that issue.

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In a matter such as this we cannot attempt to lay down the rules. The profession is the one that should know best. I and other Members have been contacted by the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists. We should not drop the word "chiropodist" because it is well understood by many people. The word "podiatrist" is beginning to be understood in a more general sense but, I presume, those...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We can only act on what we are told. I received calls from a registered chiropodist who said that we could include in the Bill "chiropody-podiatry" which would mean that each title would have the same significance. Perhaps the Minister of State will contact the registered bodies concerned before Report Stage and find out what they want. We do not know enough about the issue so we can only act...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It has commenced.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I concur with Senator Brian Hayes and have no doubt that Margaret Hassan has been murdered. Her sisters were on television and said that if they knew Margaret was dead they would feel relieved. One can imagine the trauma of their daily lives, wondering what she was going through. It is quite horrific. Senator Brian Hayes also raised the issue of Aer Lingus and spoke of the sharp difference in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan complimented Senator Maurice Hayes on his article and spoke about the importance of heritage. He went on to talk about Aer Lingus and the disconnect from the rest of Ireland outside Dublin. Clearly, whatever the airline charges for a particular route is the only viable charge. The sum of €200 seems a lot if one is travelling from Cork.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is Aer Arann. That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Morrissey spoke about the political mugging that a certain grouping got but if it cannot stand the heat——

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Nobody should be terrified of an Oireachtas committee or what it might say.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane sought an end to dithering and fudging on Aer Lingus and wants the Government to make a decision. We would all welcome that approach. Senator Mooney spoke about the staff at Aer Lingus. He also spoke about the article by Mr. Henry McDonald in The Observer, which stated that, since it is an all-Ireland body, Tourism Ireland should turn its mind to the question of funding for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross wants the Taoiseach to come to the House to debate Aer Lingus. The Senator should dream on because I will certainly not ask him to come here. A Minister has responsibility for dealing with those matters.