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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Are we to have a garda at every traffic light?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree it is prevalent; I just feel the need for a confession. The Senator also raised planning and the need for a debate on that matter. Senator Ulick Burke called for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House. Tesco's admission that its mark-up is higher here than in any other country is remarkable. All of us who flock to Tesco and other stores to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I know that. He is a fine public representative and we will continue to enjoy his company on this side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú raised the case of Christy McGrath in the UK and the possibility of it being a miscarriage of justice. I know he has spoken to the Minister for Foreign Affairs. It is a worthy case and I am glad the Tipperary Association is taking up the matter. The issue raised by Senator Ross is not a new one for him. He has spoken and written frequently about how the main culprits in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a completely different matter. The reason I say it is that people think it is the same but it is not. That is a type of savings scheme which is a different issue. The Irish Insurance Federation has apparently come up with this wonderful idea. I will ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on banking. There...

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not wish to interrupt the debate which appears riveting. We are tied to 11.30 a.m. which should not be the case because there will be time at the other end. I propose a change to the Order of Business to extend the time for this debate by 15 minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 11.30 a.m.; No. 2, Tribunals of Inquiry (Evidence) (Amendment) Bill 2003 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at 11.30 a.m. and to conclude not later than 12.30 p.m.; No. 3, Transfer of Execution of Sentences...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will all vote together.

Seanad: Disabilities Bill: Motion. (28 Apr 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am reminded by Senator Dardis that not alone should we be brave, we should be present. Senator McCarthy referred to Fr. Niall O'Brien and his work for oppressed people. All Members have received a copy of the report of the Law Reform Commission on cohabitation. There is no point in thinking that everybody is happily married; life in Ireland is not like that anymore. The institution of...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the summer recess.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a sessional order as agreed by CPP, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the First Progress Report of the National Advisory Committee on Drugs, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12.45 p.m., with the contribution of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and all other Senators not to exceed ten...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes echoed Senator Mansergh's remarks on peaceful protests at the weekend. This important time for Europe should be a joyful time of celebration and countries which never expected to see freedom again after the Second World War are now basking in sunlight. It is difficult for the Garda Síochána to strike a balance in the area of security. If...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There was only one recommendation for that. It was from a Member in the other House; I will not say which party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it was one of the Senator's and we often laugh about it. Senator O'Toole referred to the celebrations on May Day. He also raised the Curtin issue, which also struck me when I listened to the news last night. The Taoiseach stated publicly that among the items on the agenda is the impeachment process. Subject to the ruling of the Cathaoirleach, I consider it is in order to say that I will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: When I listened to the debate this morning I thought, once a barrister, always a barrister. Their aim, metaphorically speaking, is to knock one down. The Minister will come to the House on Friday to debate the Bill and everybody who has been brave on speaking out will be equally brave that morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes welcomed the Cathaoirleach's remarks about recent events, as I am sure we all do, and the clarity with which he expressed them. The Senator also raised the matter of the Minister for Education and Science and spoke about the independence of civil servants and the Taoiseach's remarks. As I understand, when the Taoiseach found out the innocent nature of the material, he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not pre-empt them, but everyone else did so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Most people spoke in a pejorative sense. I am not referring to Senator O'Toole but many Members spoke as if the Minister should be hung, drawn and quartered. My view is that when the facts are known it will be a different matter. The Senator asked for a debate on Waterways Ireland, which I would like. I, the Senator and others spent a very pleasant day on the waterways of Ireland — people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator White stuck to her beliefs and she travelled to Colombia on six occasions at her own expense. She is there at present. We must all give her a rousing cheer when she returns.