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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Taoiseach was extremely courteous in providing me with information on this matter and I found our meeting extremely helpful. Senator Ryan also raised Cork and Shannon Airports and cited the Minister's remarks in the other House yesterday. I hope we will be able to have a decent debate on the matter next week. As regards the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill, we debated Second Stage of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also raised an article by Lara Marlowe in The Irish Times. The item made awful reading. Ms Marlowe is a fine journalist. As regards Senator Coghlan's question, I understand that the board and its subsidiary boards will remain in place until the end of September. Senator Kitt raised the International Development Association (Amendment) Bill. It is fine legislation and I hope he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Well done to Senator Quinn, whose nice son I heard speaking on the issue this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a great development. Senator Quinn raised the status of the debate ordered for next week. We will have plenty of time to tease out issues. He also referred to Mr. O'Kennedy receiving an award, which I understand was made in recognition of his work in developing relationships as joint chair of the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body. I am rather ambivalent about receiving honours from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would have the sense not to take it, Members can be sure of that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have my own mind, thank God. Regarding the tourism industry in County Donegal, I was unaware it was in the dire situation of which Senator McHugh speaks. Fáilte Ireland is an all-Ireland tourism marketing body so perhaps the Senator should consult it on this matter. I agree with Senator Daly that a debate on the ESB would be helpful if it helped to allay people's concerns. Senator Browne...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a strange one. One can go out and get drunk and then return home and engage in violence if one is so inclined. I do not see the connection. The matter of the awards system was also raised and if it were an Irish system it would be a different matter. I am merely conveying my own view on this and do not wish to belittle the honour Mr. O'Kennedy is to receive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, he has put a lot of effort into his political life. People have different views on the matter of honours. This House was laudatory yesterday about the contributions of Senators Ross and O'Toole regarding the review of auctioneering which has been established following input from them and from Senator Scanlon. I thank the Senators for their insistence that such a review be established.

Seanad: Electoral Act 1997: Motion. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the Electoral Act 1997 (section 53) Order 2004 and the Presidential Election (Reimbursement of Expenses) Regulations 2004, copies of which, in draft, were laid before Seanad Éireann on 6th July, 2004.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will see if something can be done about that.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I shall make inquiries and return to the House with an answer on that point.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Some Senators have requested extra time for this debate. That is a matter for the House, if it is willing to amend Standing Orders, but the Minister of State has kindly said she will work through from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and I hope the officials will do the same if the House agrees. We are dealing with a Bill at 12 p.m. which hopefully will provide a sos if it does not last an hour. I propose...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Electoral Act 1997 (section 53) Order 2004 and the Presidential Election (Reimbursement of Expenses) Regulations 2004; No. 2, Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 12 p.m.; No. 3, Commissions of Investigation...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not looking for praise. I am just saying I do not intend to allow that to happen.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not want that.

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With the agreement of the House I would like to amend the Order of Business. The Minister of State has agreed to stay in the House for a further 30 minutes until 1.30 p.m. I would propose sitting until 2 p.m. but those involved in this Bill will also be involved in Committee Stage of the National Monuments (Amendment) Bill, which is the next item ordered. It would be unfair not to give them a...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, on the Order of Business, I said a question would be put by the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We all have.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked about the State Airports Bill. I cannot see there being time for it on the agenda and it would not be right for us to sit at 10 p.m. to consider any Bill, particularly such an important one.