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Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a procedural motion as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges regarding the attendance by Mary Bannotti, MEP, in the House this afternoon. The arrangements are as outlined in the motion. It is proposed to take this item without debate; No. 2, the Broadcasting (Funding) Bill 2003 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is the wrong word.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I was not there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked for clarification of the Government's position on the Hanly report. I can only report what the Minister for Health and Children has said. I heard him on the radio this morning say that the Cabinet has "signed off on Hanly". Senator Brian Hayes also asked that the Tánaiste come to the Seanad to debate stem cell research. We are in contact with the Tánaiste and we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He had. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú thought the Tánaiste's radio interview contributed much to the debate on stem cell research. I hope we will hear an extension of that in the House. Senator O'Meara also queried the status of the Hanly report. I repeat what I said to Senator Brian Hayes. I spoke to the Minister for Health and Children as well as listening to him on the radio. He explained...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara wondered who would chair a Government task force again. Mr. David Hanly seems to be a robust character and will stand up to any barracking he might get.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Mr. Hanly did a job for the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: For that he must be commended. Senator Minihan asked for a debate on stem cell research and I hope to facilitate this. Senator Coghlan asked about the Estimates. If he can contain himself until 2.30 p.m. he will get a fair idea about the community employment scheme. I hope further clarification on the timing of the Bill can be given on the PIAB after the leaders have a meeting. I met with the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The swiftness of the Australian system is to be admired.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not know that Senator Leyden was a former member of the Curragh prison visiting committee. Senator Leyden said the prison officers should meet with the Minister's officials at the Labour Relations Commission. Senator John Paul Phelan raised the matter of planning. Senator Brennan raised the matter of stem cell research. Senator Feighan raised the Hanly report and while I am aware of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I was here. Senator Jim Walsh sought a debate on local authority funding, particularly single houses and the planning issue. He also praised the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform for his forthright manner of dealing with matters. Many Members have asked for the Minister to come here to debate the particular issues. Senator Browne asked why we pay taxes. Taxes have been reduced in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He asked that when we have a debate on stem cell research we should also have a debate on degenerative diseases. Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Address by MEP: Motion. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 52A and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Éireann agrees that Mary Bannotti, MEP shall attend and be heard in Seanad Éireann on Thursday 13th November, 2003 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings shall commence at 2.30 p.m. with a speech by Mary Bannotti, MEP which shall not exceed 20...

Seanad: United Nations Mission in Liberia: Statements. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: And the husbands.

Seanad: United Nations Mission in Liberia: Statements. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I join with other Senators in thanking the Minister for Defence for coming here and the readiness with which his office responded when we contacted them about the debate. We are aware that under the Constitution the matter must be debated and decided in Dáil Éireann, but we felt that while we did not have the deciding role, we should have the listening role and the right to hear the...

Seanad: United Nations Mission in Liberia: Statements. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is true.

Seanad: United Nations Mission in Liberia: Statements. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Reincarnated.

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am going out the back door.

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We are honoured that Ms Banotti came to the Seanad today. It did not require a constitutional amendment; the members of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges came together and agreed to use the Standing Order under our able Cathaoirleach. Ms Banotti is open and honest, as she always has been. She is the first person to come here in this series of debates because she was the first to...

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for being with us on this occasion. We are having a series of such debates. I am also delighted to see Mrs. Nora Owen in the Gallery.