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Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Is the Senator joking?

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have him here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not want it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: What about Senator Coghlan and me?

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, Leader of the Opposition, wished everybody a happy holiday. I take that as generic for everyone because it would be difficult to keep saying it. He called for a debate on what he called the leaked insurance report as soon as the Seanad returns after the summer recess. Such a debate would be interesting and useful. Senator O'Meara raised the question of nominating women to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We highlighted that we are a Chamber of debating skills and that there is a purpose to the Seanad. The more journalists we encourage to come to this House, the better it would be. I agree with Senator Finucane that it was a very useful exercise even though Members on all sides were complaining last week about having to come back this week. However, the exercise was well worth it. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am accepting the amendment and propose that the motion be taken without debate on an all-party basis.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Should I stand up and take a bow?

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow, at 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We have disagreed too.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would not say that.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Some Senators opposite used dreadfully fogey-type language in that regard. Mention was made of the resignation of Mr. Robin Cook on matters relating to Iraq — this is hardly Iraq — and to Mr. Cosgrave's voting against his party on the matter of contraception, a matter on which he had strongly religious views. I am sure Mr. Cooney was not pleased about what happened but Mr. Cosgrave had...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Baldonnel is a fine facility. Obviously it will need to be extended, including more runways and so on. The Minister for Defence, Deputy Smith, and I as Minister for Public Enterprise, discussed this matter. The issue was included in a Bill and we intended to pursue it. The Tánaiste informed me that she was not in favour of the proposal, therefore, Baldonnel did not proceed. It is correct to...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With respect, I listened to the Senator. One should not expect an airport to be a haven of tranquility. I urge the Minister to examine Baldonnel. The Tánaiste made me aware of her point of view, and rightly so, and we did not proceed with the proposal. At the moment she has very strong views on aviation. Perhaps she has changed her mind about Baldonnel and may be keen to use it as an...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Chair for giving me extra time.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: But the Senator will not vote for the Bill.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I ask the Senator to excuse me.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do apologise.