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Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am saying no more. I am quite cognisant of the fact that the Cathaoirleach might axe me down. I am very careful because he is the boss. The legislative process will take its due course.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: If necessary, Committee Stage of the Bill can be extended to 9 p.m.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I, Mary Browne, take you, John Browne——

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (18 Feb 2004)

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

Seanad: Equality Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is proposed to take it next week, subject to the agreement of the Whips. I thank everyone for working exactly within the time allowed. In particular, I thank the Minister of State and his officials. Report Stage ordered for Tuesday, 24 February 2004.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The first speaker was Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition. He raised the matter of electronic voting. I would be the first to say that, combined with the work of the committee and its members from this House, the Government has shown a consensus-like approach to the issue. This was evidenced in the Dáil last night, in the proposal to set up the independent board and in other...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: After we finished here on Thursday, I inquired into the matter and the position is as I have outlined. Senator O'Toole also raised the issue of electronic voting. I am glad the changes have come about as I had reservations. I said this here in the House, as did others. We live our lives by voting and it is important that residues of fear and uncertainty are wiped away. We are on the way...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: He is in her arms on the front page of The Irish Times.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am happy for the Senator who also raised the matter of Professor O'Leary in Trinity. This testing has not changed for 60 years since the 1940s. It is wonderful that Professor O'Leary did not seek to patent his discovery and thereby make loads of money. This way services will become more readily available. Well done to him. On the Red Bull drink, I cannot say what is happening. We will have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Maurice Hayes spoke about the vigilante-type terrorism that is developing in the North and how serious it is. Senator McCarthy referred to the dormant funds and "golden Thursday". There is something slightly old-fashioned about announcing jobs all the time. When the full complement of jobs is not delivered, one has to pull back from the original announcement. However, the Tánaiste...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We should be glad that legislation is in place. We will invite the Minister to the House to discuss the matter.

Seanad: European of the Year: Statements. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his guidance in respect of this matter and for deciding that because the occasion is so important for the Seanad and for the person concerned, and even though it is not allowed in the normal course of events, we will offer our congratulations before the Order of Business. I have great pleasure, as Leader of the House and on behalf of my party, to pass on an...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Equality Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 2 p.m.; No. 2, Civil Registration Bill 2003 — Committee Stage, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m., to resume on the conclusion of Private Members' business and conclude not later than 8.30 p.m.; and No. 15, motion No. 22, to be taken from 5...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will have a statement on that at the end of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked whether primary legislation for electronic voting is now needed. This is an issue that was not fully resolved yesterday. I understand the Minister spent 15 minutes answering questions on this matter, which was very commendable. I have received a note indicating that the Government has asked the Attorney General to give a ruling on the technical aspects as to whether...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We can have a debate on Iraq. We had a good debate on Palestine and Israel and a debate on Iraq has merit because the number of deaths there is accelerating. Senator Ross raised the review of the auctioneering industry and said a motion on the Colombia three should be tabled.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross also raised the Revenue Commissioners' alleged lack of urgency in sentencing, arresting or fining offenders. Senator Ormonde requested debates on sentencing and the hospital consultants' dispute. She also referred to women who engage in lap dancing. Senator Coghlan requested a debate on electronic voting. In that context, it is hoped the Attorney General will give a decision on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the European Parliament Elections (Amendment) 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: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator will not blow it for us.