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Seanad: National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: This bodes well for the future for us. The ESRI set out to look at where it had been planned to spend the money, what worked and, more important from the point of view of our evaluation of its evaluation, where it did not work or where there were fault lines. One of those related to project appraisal and evaluation, and hands-on project management. We are always being told that big brother...

Seanad: National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —and trams which were uprooted, which was unfortunate. We have a very feeble public transport infrastructure. We are now only beginning and that is acknowledged in the ESRI review. We are beginning the great adventure to provide a similar service such as exists in other capital cities. The review strongly recommends the use of bus lanes. Luas and metro are all part of a proper provision of...

Seanad: National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Or toads, as Senator Coghlan said this morning. I welcome a more accelerated method of obtaining planning approval for projects while allowing proper regard for heritage. Absurdities occurred in the case of some of the main roads. The Taoiseach referred in the Dáil to people swinging from trees, the tree ambushers on the N11. We will have to take proper account of people's reservations but...

Seanad: National Development Plan Mid-Term Evaluation: Statements. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, not really. It is not as alliterative as me and Senator Higgins.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I received help with that.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Prospective MEP.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is provoking me.

Seanad: Insurance Industry Reform: Motion. (5 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the humanitarian situation in post-war Iraq, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m, with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, Senators may share time and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than five minutes...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the matter of gangland killings in general but, in particular, yesterday's events in the Limerick murder trial. He asked that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform come here for a debate. I think we would all wish that to take place. What happened yesterday has diminished us all as citizens. I am sure a plan is being drawn...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator agreed with the sentiments expressed by Senator O'Toole on gangland crime and the intimidation of witnesses. Senator Cummins referred to the status of the N9 road to Waterford. The matter has been raised and we will come to it. Senator Quinn expressed outrage at what happened in the courts yesterday. As he put it, we must keep calm and maintain the delicate plant of democracy. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Sea Pollution (Miscellaneous Provisions) 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 all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and Members may share time. This item is to conclude not later than 1 p.m. with the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes noted the successful passage through Second Stage of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003, which was brought forward by Senator Quinn. All Members of the House are pleased that the Bill was approved last night. I encourage all Senators, from all parties, to propose Private Members' Bills. I am preparing such a Bill at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should not be too smart. Several Members from the other side of the House asked me if the Seanad will adjourn for a week in the same manner as the Dáil.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I told them that it looked like the House would take such a break. The idea that Senators have been struck by a bolt of lightning and now want to stay—

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I can arrange for the House to sit next week. It should be noted that Fine Gael has a paltry seven Members present in the House. Many of them rarely contribute when Bills are before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Fine Gael very rarely contributes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should look at the rows of people on my side.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We have rows of people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, exactly. I thank the Chair. I have said that hypocrisy sickens me. We have had it in massive doses today.