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Seanad: Business of Seanad. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Changes were made this morning to tomorrow's schedule, but urgent legislation will come before the House tomorrow. While a revised schedule will be available tomorrow I am conscious of Senators' wishes to give some thought tonight to what they will do tomorrow and, in that regard the schedule shall be: 10.30 a.m. Order of Business; 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Child Trafficking and Pornography...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow. Committee Stage ordered for Thursday, 27 May 2004.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With the approval of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I wish to propose a variation to the Order of Business agreed this morning, which stated this debate would conclude at 1 p.m. I propose that the debate conclude at 1.10 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Before I reply on the Order of Business, I again ask the Cathaoirleach to allow me make a short statement. A meeting, to be held at 4.30 p.m. this afternoon, has been arranged with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Chief Whip for the representatives of the groups from the Seanad who met the Attorney General last week regarding the motions on the forthcoming...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, he is correct to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not aware of it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator McDowell mentioned the constitutional implications of whatever legislation will come before us. I hope we will be able to tease out this a little more this evening at 4.30 p.m. The Senator also referred to Trinity College. The college's decision provides a marvellous injection of hope for young people. Trinity College, which could have been regarded in some misguided way as elitist,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the train was on the tracks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I notice incoming Ministers want to claim credit for what is good, but if it is not good they want to shove it back. Senator Ulick Burke spoke about whole school assessment and I take his point completely. Parents and teachers know that just crude partial results do not reflect a child's progress in a school. Children develop at different rates and some develop later than others. I agree the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: This person wishes to top up his policy and has been asked to undertake a medical with regard to HIV. The Deputy Leader advises me that someone taking out a very large insurance policy waives the right to privacy in such matters. While I do not know, this seems to be the case. Senator Kitt wants a debate on waste management and I will ask to have one. He also asked whether the western rail...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve 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 in Decision on Attacks against Information Systems, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 24th May,...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve 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...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Government wishes to make important changes to the business of the Seanad for today and tomorrow. With the permission of the Cathaoirleach, I would like to announce these changes. The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of motion No. 22 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the Middle East, the Iraq and Israel-Palestine situations, in the light of the frightful atrocities which have been carried out there. I have received word that there will be a full debate in this House next Wednesday on the Middle East. People have every right to put forward a motion, if they wish to do so. It would not...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have the debate next Wednesday. Regarding the comments of Senator O'Toole, the representatives of the parties are meeting the Attorney General today at 4.30 p.m. Some of our questions, clearly, will be addressed, but we have a responsibility as a House which orders its own business. Therefore after the meeting we should regroup and decide on our next step. Senator O'Toole checked on...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Mother knows best. SenatorÓ Murchú referred to Iraq and Israel. I fully agree with what he said about the fact that we can feel helpless as a Chamber in a small country but that should not lead us to speech paralysis on the matter. We have the opportunity to talk and we should do so. Senator Norris praised Bishop Willie Walsh. However, he did say that if President Bush came he should get...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am quite right.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Browne spoke about the gangland shooting in Carlow and the growing drug problem which is not exclusive to the cities. He also spoke about the electoral process. There is so much canvassing going on now that the public is confused with so many people knocking on doors. I hope the result will be a high turn out of voters. Senator Leyden wants the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy...