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Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting Leader of the Opposition, spoke about the procrastination in his view regarding the announcement of the national stadium, but he wished it fair wind for which I thank him. Senator Minihan answered the accusation Senator Finucane laid at the door of the PDs, but I am sure there will be more about that anon. Senator O'Toole raised the matter of the recent prison...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I refer to Senator Mansergh's point that we need to consider these matters in great detail. Fine Gael has kept to its brief in this regard. Deputy Deenihan has spoken about this matter for some years and put forward his viewpoint and I give the party credit for that. Senator Bohan raised the matter of the farce at Carrickmines and called on the Minister to introduce legislation in this area....

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (28 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the need for continuing awareness of and actions required to improve services for victims of domestic violence, to be taken at 2 p.m.; and Private Members' business will be No. 15, motion No. 9. The debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We have one other speaker. Therefore, the Minister may require some speaking time beyond 6 p.m. for his reply. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to allow that extra time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of avian flu and the lack of country of origin labels on poultry and other foods. Senator Dardis made the point that legislation pertaining to Bord Bia, which has responsibility for food, is due before the House tomorrow. This will provide an opportunity to discuss this important issue, which is a source of great worry....

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: This is being tested in the courts; Michael Noonan tried it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I am being provocative. Senator Henry raised the issue of the State pathology service. With the increasing number of murders, the State pathologist will probably not stay in the job if an assistant is not appointed. I will raise this matter directly with the Minister. Senator MacSharry called for a primary school teacher to be added to the educational advisory board. Such teachers deal with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: On Sunday evening I attended a moving ceremony in memory of those who died in the Holocaust. Having suffered so much at that time, I cannot understand how the Jewish people have found themselves on the wrong side of this conflict. Senator Dooley spoke about the incident in Cratloe. He spoke about the payment of child benefit for people such as those allegedly involved in this incident. This...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism has released a new report on the issue and we will ask the Minister to debate it with us. Senator Brennan asked about the Community Games and this will be raised with the Minister during the debate on the report from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism. Senator Glynn referred to pedestrians' bad behaviour towards motorists. In other countries,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: A request has been made to sit at 9.30 a.m. However, let me make it clear that it did not come from the Minister or his office, but from some Members.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (27 Jan 2004)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Water Services Bill 2003 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and Members may share time. The business of the House will be interrupted at6 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Not yet.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Why did the Senator not sell them?

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Fourth Report of the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, Members may share time and the Minister to be called upon to reply not...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Finucane, spoke about the programme on television, which I saw, about the €6 million that has been gathered for a radiotherapy unit in the mid-west region. It is easy to see both points of view. While the money has been gathered, it is contrary to Government policy on the provision of such units. I hope the meeting today with the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I misunderstood. I was of the opinion that we only had 30 minutes for the entire Order of Business and I was rushing to get through my reply.