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Seanad: Regional Development: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Higgins surely wanted it for Knock.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Motion for Earlier Signature. (11 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 Immigration 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.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to propose a change to the Order of Business. It was decided that the Minister of State would be called upon to reply five minutes before the conclusion of the statements. The Minister of State has been informed that Members are keen to put questions and he has kindly agreed. I propose ten or 15 minutes before the conclusion of the business so that when the Members have made their...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The debate cannot be curtailed and others may wish to speak.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Acting Chairman for his forbearance. I do not agree. I suggest things might get out of hand. I suggest that 15 minutes before the conclusion of statements, the Minister of State would take questions and give answers. That is my proposal for a change to the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Acting Chairman is correct about the 15 minutes, but we can never know when debates will end in this House. At the conclusion of speakers' contributions, there will be 15 minutes of questions.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. For 15 minutes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, 15 minutes; it cannot be any clearer than that.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not agree with that proposal. On the Order of Business this morning I stipulated the length of time for speakers. We cannot override Members' rights for the sake of what is now thought to be a very good idea of the Minister of State's. There may be Senators who will speak at length and those who may not. I stipulated the time allowed for spokespersons, for those sharing time and for...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator's interpretation is correct but, on the timing, I cannot guarantee that everybody will speak up to a certain time.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State has allowed 15 minutes and we are very satisfied with that.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I suggest we see how it develops. We could be here forever and the time will be gone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to clarify a matter that was raised by Senator Ryan. The earlier signature motion regarding the Civil Registration Bill should not have appeared on today's Order Paper. It was included in error. I do not draw up the Order Paper but I wish to explain that is why I did not include the motion in what I said earlier. The Member is quite right to have noticed that. Senator Brian Hayes said...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I enjoy going to Kerry. The Senator called for a debate on the Aer Rianta hotel chain and I will endeavour to organise one. Senator Minihan spoke about waste management and the school of music. He should rush in now with renewed proposals. Senator Cummins spoke about the provisions for the size of cages for dogs. I think that is already covered by legislation, but I will inquire about it....

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: It is an active issue. I think the Minister for Health and Children would like to come to the House because I read the report that it was a positive meeting. Senator Hanafin made a powerful point about migrant workers and what they have contributed to our economy in various ways. There is a large mushroom enterprise outside Athlone where over 100 Latvians are employed. They are doing great...

Seanad: Presidential Appointment: Motion. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin for appointment by the President to be An Coimisinéir Teanga.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion concerning the appointment of Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin as An Coimisinéir Teanga, which will be taken without debate; No. 2, Immigration Bill 2004 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m; No. 3, a motion for earlier signature of the Immigration Bill 2004, to be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for raising the issue of the retirement of John Hume. There is no doubt it is the issue of the day in political terms. The Cathaoirleach allowed extensive laudatory remarks on John Hume, which was correct, because he is a person apart. He is a very special person. Courage is one of his biggest qualities, to which Senator O'Toole referred. At one time if one took...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will see. In any event, there were very some very positive findings in the report issued. I will ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come to the House to discuss the report and various environmental matters. Senator Kitt certainly had an effect if the Kiltormer issue is under review. He, too, called for a debate on water supplies. Senator Finucane called...