Results 5,201-5,220 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is good. Senator Jim Walsh asked for a debate on the regulation of the world order. I watched a television programme last night about the woman in the UK who blew the whistle on the situation in Iraq. She was not penalised nor was there any condemnatory statement or action taken, because it is believed that she could blow another whistle or two and that would cause more trouble. In...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know about that. The Senator asked about the Garda Síochána Bill. Senator Quinn asked for a debate on whether there should be random drug testing of school children. This testing is being carried out in the UK on secondary level students. Senator Fitzgerald also spoke on that subject. I suggest a combined debate on AIDS and drug abuse. Senator Quinn asked if random drug testing of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 4 p.m. There will be a sos from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 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 Civil Registration Bill 2003 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The record will show that I referred to this motion during this morning's Order of Business.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is proposed to take Committee Stage on Tuesday, 2 March 2004. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday,2 March 2004.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of electronic voting and asked when the relevant legislation would come before the House. The heads of a Bill to address the issue are being drafted, after which they will be presented to Cabinet and the legislation published. As the Cathaoirleach wisely noted, all the matters raised by Senators can be aired when the legislation comes before the House....

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not mention his name.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I see him on the Opposition benches.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan raised the issue of electronic voting. I will take up his point regarding a debate on the OECD report on higher education. While I am sure Senator Fitzgerald is correct that a good debate will take place at the Joint Committee on Education and Science, as a Chamber of the Oireachtas, it would be worthwhile for Senators to express their views on the matter in a cogent,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The lady in question was not re-appointed to do the job. I do not know to what Senator Ulick Burke was referring when he raised the issue of moneys which had not been drawn down and could be used to help tackle poverty or AIDS. We will ask the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Kitt, to come to the House. He is a worthy representative who adopts strong positions on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2003 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, Members may share time and the Minister to be called upon to reply not...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Thursday. Committee Stage ordered for Thursday, 26 February 2004.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

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

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We can guess who that was.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: What about the Longford Slashers?

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Charlie Haughey said that.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of Northern Ireland, in particular the lack of human rights there and that Sinn Féin be called to account as to whether it is on or off the peace train. He also called for a renewal of the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation. His points were well made. I hope it is possible to renew the forum. Senator O'Toole asked if we...