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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It would not be possible to give due consideration to any Bill at that time. We have much work to do this week and I am conscious not alone of the calls upon spokesmen in the House but also of the pressures on the staff. The Senator raised an important point about the march in Drumcree and I also congratulate the PSNI. We all heaved a sigh of relief when we saw 500 marchers and protesters...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is another body of the Houses. I apologise, I understood it was a matter for Members.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We have enough to do. Senator Daly raised impending changes at Shannon Airport and developments with regard to Aer Lingus, Aer Rianta, Shannon Development and bilateral arrangements with the United States. All these issues are important. While we, in the Houses, are legislating, all the likely changes, which will affect many people, particularly in Shannon Airport, seem to be coming together....

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator McHugh also praised my party's new found humility. Senator Kitt also raised Aer Lingus and Shannon Development in the mid-west region. These are major issues which I hope the House will have an opportunity to debate in full. Senator Quinn referred to honouring the national flag. I do not believe that lowering the flag at sunset is a colonial tradition with people going off afterwards...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Residential Tenancies Bill 2003 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1 p.m, at which point the proceedings, if not previously concluded, shall be brought to a conclusion by one question from the Chair in respect of amendments; No. 2, National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is difficult to follow that. Senator Brian Hayes asked about e-voting. There will be a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges next week. It is an urgent matter, which we must get right. The Senator also asked about the State Airports Bill. I understand Report and Final Stages will be taken on Tuesday. We have a full agenda next week but I do not see how we can take Bills at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Going back to 1992, the Senator explained the matter clearly and I thank him for it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is not the point. He laid out the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought that. Senator Kenneally referred to electricity generation and pricing, and issues regarding the electricity regulator. I will ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to come to the House. It is clear this will not be possible next week but it can be dealt with in the autumn. Senator Quinn referred to the lack of motorway services such...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is 18 years. Senator Morrissey was in great form and I fully agree with his strong praise for the Minister for Finance. The calls for an early Santa Claus in June or July are foolish. Without the current Minister for Finance, our economy would not now be the shining light of Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No. The Senator is very funny today. Senator Morrissey also praised the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform with regard to the citizenship referendum. I have always said of the Minister that he is prepared to come to the House when we ask him to. He gives fair hearing to the points of view of Senators and tries to introduce amendments. Unlike others who want to rush in and out, he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Residential Tenancies Bill 2003 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 2 p.m. with contributions of spokespersons at 15 minutes, other Members at ten minutes and the Minister to be called to reply no later than five minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: How many speakers are left?

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fine.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is very welcome to make them.

Seanad: National Monuments (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to propose a change to the Order of Business that at the conclusion of the Second Stage debate on the Commissions of Investigation Bill 2003, which is due to conclude at 6.30 p.m, the Seanad will meet for a further hour to conclude Second Stage of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Bill 2003. I have spoken with the leaders of the main parties on the matter. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, called for a debate, if possible next week, on the proposed EU constitution. We are in the process of drawing up a timetable for next week and will try to have such a debate included in some format. The Senator made a valid point. All political parties are inclined to wait until such matters are far advanced before laying the groundwork. If...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It went over my head. Senator Coghlan asked about the Aer Rianta Bill. As I said, it is being debated in the Dáilon Committee Stage and we will await developments. Senator Scanlon stated that from his knowledge farmers did not get too much for their land. It is one of the beauties of the Seanad that Senators with different views can put those views forward, and that makes for good debate....

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not being smart about it. It helps to have a change. I understand the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is moving on the issue of the 2,000 extra gardaí.