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Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that information and for looking after my interests when I was being ambushed. I hope the remit and programme of services laid out for us in Sustaining Progress will be delivered as quickly as possible. I also hope we will be able to have doctors constantly on call. This is one of the huge issues in Athlone and the very least a patient should demand. I am very...

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with the Minister.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001: Report and Final Stages. (22 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose that we extend the debate by ten minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the report, Education at a Glance, OECD Indicators 2003, 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 the debate to conclude not later than 1.15 p.m. The Minister shall be called upon to reply not later than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I pay my way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made a very timely point on the gangland killings when he referred to Fr. Aherne's words about the tyranny of the few being exercised on the many. The Senator referred to the individuals involved and the need for an urgent debate on crime. We will seek to have that as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am just explaining. Time goes on and things change.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: When the Senator mentioned it, it echoed with me. One of the teachers in the group of three was the sister of Ruarí Ó Brádaigh. She has since passed away, but she was a very fine teacher. However, I think that was the connection and the reason for the visit.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The lady in question has passed away. She was a very fine teacher.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator referred to the US citizens in Gaza and the need for a debate on that matter. Senator Morrissey called for a debate on the links with representatives on local authorities. This topic was also mentioned by Senator Ormonde yesterday and by Senator Tuffy. There was also a reference to whether there should be bin charges. There is a respite in the debate today and hopefully that will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The views of environmentalists will have to be taken into account but a balance must be struck between wanting to get infrastructure in place and attending to environmental issues. The national infrastructure body will do just this and it is hoped we will have the legislation before us immediately after Christmas when we can debate the matter. Senator Bannon requested a debate on the mid-term...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn expressed his appreciation of the Pope as he reaches his 25 year anniversary and recalled memories. Senator Coghlan asked what the plans are for the Great Southern Hotels. The Senator is a great habitué of the lovely Great Southern Hotel in Killarney, which I like very much too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator White spoke about the North-South economic corridor and the use of sterling currency in the toll booths. I travelled by train to Belfast recently and met a businessman who told me the non-acceptance of sterling was a real deterrent to using the motorway since one must fish around for change. There ought to be an accommodation for sterling coins. Like most other Senators, Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure there is more to it than the rest of us know about. Senator Browne's appetite for transport issues appears insatiable since he requested yet another debate immediately.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not sure if we can persuade the Minister to return to the House so soon but I will endeavour to do so and hope to have one of the main players. Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. - OECD Education Report: Statements. (16 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I appreciate the time constraints, a Chathaoirligh. It is a pity we did not have more time for this excellent debate. I wish to share my time with Senator Mansergh. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the report, Education at a Glance, OECD Indicators 2003. Perhaps because it is a "good news" story, it has not received a great deal of attention, as often tends to happen...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Temporary Release of Prisoners) Bill 2001 – Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1 p.m; No. 2, motion relating to the Fifth Report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources – Local Radio: The Licencing Process – a review of the licencing system...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, I thought that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have to make him an honorary member.