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Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: ——and that was the reason. It is always interesting when one meets someone who says, "I always voted for you", but it transpires it was a No. 4 or something. Senator White requested that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment come to the House and talk about our lack of a competitive edge. Senator Dooley called for a debate on planning and Dúchas as regards interaction with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Land Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m.

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is just a cooker.

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senators welcomed the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, and the Tánaiste to the House earlier. Similarly, we are glad that the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, is back in the House. We have welcomed the Minister of State and enjoyed his company on the many occasions on which he has been in attendance. The motion proposed by the Labour Party Senators is extremely focused and all...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In her speech, the Tánaiste reiterated the comments she has made on radio and in various interviews with media commentators. She spoke clearly about the provision of medical cards, particularly for those on the margins. I refer to those who are deemed to be ineligible for medical cards because they exceed the limits by €5 or €10, rather than those on the margins of society, who are...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Does the Chair want me to stop?

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have used up the minute. I knew by his face that the Cathaoirleach was getting anxious. The new team in the Department of Health and Children, led by the Tánaiste, will ensure that the pleas from the Dáil and the Seanad will find a resonance within the Department as the Tánaiste is engaging in deliberations. I strongly urge the Tánaiste to ensure that the commitment given in 2002 in the...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Motion (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: As Leader of the House, I also bid the Minister of State welcome. I am sorry that it is not more rousing.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Certainly not in a posh restaurant.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That must have been before small wine bottles were introduced.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We could have a pre-legislation discussion.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: He is right.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It would.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There is nothing wrong with that.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business to allow us to take Committee and Report Stages of the Bill. We were originally to conclude deliberation on all Stages at 2 p.m. followed by a sos. I seek permission of the House to use some of the time allocated for the sos to allow us continue the debate until 2.15 p.m.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for coming into the House today and I am glad we can urgently deal with this Bill. The Bill closes a loophole which I did not believe existed but one never knows the way people's opinions vary. The Bill was deemed to be necessary. Everybody approves of the No Name Clubs and discos for young people which allow enjoyment without intoxicating liquor. The Minister and his...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, asked if we were all shocked by the comments of the Minister for Foreign Affairs. We were not. Of all the Ministers, the Minister for Foreign Affairs is extremely precise in what he says. If one rereads or listens again to what he said, one will note what he said was that if Sinn Féin fulfilled the requirements — its democratic prowess has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The amendments to the Garda Síochána Bill. We have taken Second Stage.