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Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator does not know real poetry. It was Horace who wrote "carpe diem". Everyone has rightly congratulated those who were elected to local authorities. I spent many years on an authority. Those who failed have come out with their heads held high. They have had their hopes dashed and it is quite serious and difficult for them to cope among their families and friends. However, that is the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know. I would think it has slipped below the horizon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I would think so, if they have any sense. Senator Mansergh also spoke about democracy and called for a debate on the annual report of An Post. We can have such a debate and will invite the Minister to whom the report is presented to attend. Senator Norris congratulated the Office of Public Works on the job done at the National Library, which is free to the public and has a shop, a café and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I believe the Senator's brother or some other relation was elected.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We should not let him in here. We could not put up with two of them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator asked for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come to the House. Senator Browne said that proportional representation should be explained to people and I agree with him. It is mystifying. While we all know where to put our first, second and third preferences, the system is quite complex and there are a great many spoiled votes. The Senator also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will inquire into the matter. Senator Lydon called for a debate on the success of the economy. While we have a very successful economy, the electorate has moved on to other issues and approaches. It is certain that the configuration of the Seanad will change come the next election. The votes have been cast and the local authority members elected. It may well be fortunate and correct to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I ask Senator Feighan to excuse me; he referred to the increased turnout on Friday. To explain why I left the Senator out, I note that he is inclined to contribute last. It is a tactic he has adopted and is not a bad one. We can only be pleased about the increased participation of voters in the elections. While we are not pleased at the outcome, we are pleased that voters turned up in great...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 — Report Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 4.15 p.m.; No. 2, Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 — Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 or at 4.15 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6.30 p.m.; and No. 3, motion re...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There would.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have to go around the hotels again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Is the Senator suggesting there will be a revolution?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Which beach? Is it the beach in Spiddal?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator did not know where he was——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Would the participants in the Committee Stage debate on the Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 like to continue beyond the proposed finishing time of 2 p.m?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Could the Committee Stage debate be concluded in the next ten or 15 minutes?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fine.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: On Tuesday, 15 June 2004, at 2.30 p.m. I wish Senators happy hustings.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, raised the question of the mentally handicapped. Everyone in the House would agree that much remains to be done. Having said that, there have been great improvements, from the time when his own party was in government and thereafter. I readily admit, however, that much more needs to be done. We are all united on the later point which...