Results 4,701-4,720 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it is not. It is a long time ago. Anyway, there were no dishwashers and I washed and washed, but got paid. I have sympathy with students who want to earn some money. Of course one does not want it to cut across their studies. I recall my father saying he did not care how late I stayed out and that he knew I would behave myself. Little did he know. He insisted, however, that I should be in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh is right to say the financial figures are good. He also mentioned the debate on the nitrates directive. There was an attempt on "Morning Ireland" this morning to stir it up, so to speak. A derogation will be sought in July. The farmers were putting their case as the opening salvo for the talks. Senator Quinn raised the matter of the air traffic control problems in Heathrow...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m. Business will also be introduced on supplementary Order Papers during the sitting. These will deal with an expediency motion and the actual motion regarding the establishment of the select committee in accordance...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, asked for an explanation of the Taoiseach's meeting with the President of Colombia regarding the Colombian three and the circumstances in which it was held. I understand he met him in his capacity as President of the EU when he visited Mexico. The Senator went on to talk about the banking sector and suggested, as is usual in consumer matters,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I listen patiently when people talk to me and I do not interrupt them. The Chair would not allow me to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú expressed a different view about the Colombia three and the Taoiseach's behaviour in respect of that issue. The Taoiseach proposed a decent plan which, if implemented, would provide a way out of the impasse. Senator Quinn spoke about development aid. He made the useful point that as our GDP increases, so does the amount of aid we have to provide to meet the 0.7% target. He...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not go into the matter any further.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane raised the issue of St John's wort, about which there was a huge furore when it was decided that it would only be available on prescription. It developed into a big campaign. Legislation is needed to deal with the cowboys who are operating in the pseudo-medical system. He also referred to an episode in Killaloe. Senator Ormonde spoke about semi-professional people who are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough, but I find it rude.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Paddy Burke raised the deferral by the Western Health Board of the opening of the orthopaedic unit at Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar, with the result that patients have to go elsewhere for treatment. Senator Browne raised the importance of finding an alternative to oil as a fuel source given its rising cost — I wish there was one. He also requested that the Minister for...

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on procedure in the case of a Motion calling for the Removal of a Judge for Stated Misbehaviour or Incapacity, dated 1 June 2004, be laid before Seanad Éireann, that the report be published and that the report is hereby adopted."

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to confiscation orders, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision laying down minimum provisions on the constituent element of criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking, a copy of...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on Attacks against Information Systems a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on the 24th day of May 2004."

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We know one person in favour of that.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That, pursuant to subsection 2 of section 2° of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) 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." The taking of this motion was signalled on the Order...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 to 9, inclusive, and No. 25, motion No. 20. In addition, an earlier signature motion in respect of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2004 will be taken at a convenient point, if the Bill is passed by the Dáil. No. 1 is a report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges recommending changes in the Standing Orders relative to procedure in the...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Motion. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Or Athlone.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Motion. (2 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.