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Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Is it in the matter of a State body?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked would the Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, be here this evening. I understand that his Minister of State, Deputy McDaid, will be here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Will I put my answer on record?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am entitled to answer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I was asked if I would speak on the protest against the bin tax. If I am available I will speak but I may not be.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I could think of plenty of answers to that. We welcome the Leader of the Opposition's strong statement here to the effect that the law should be enforced. Those of us who live in rural areas cannot understand the protest. We pay bin charges and have done so for years. In a wider sense, if people pay their charges they are entitled to have their bins taken and not to have the collection...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator referred to the Director of Corporate Enforcement and the guidelines issued by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to State bodies and members thereof. I regard that as a very good move. Senator Ó Murchú praised Senator Mansergh's work. I believe he echoed the views of many Senators in that regard. At that time, the Senator was Mr. Martin Mansergh and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator might yet have a star part in it. Would he like that?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is a very good idea. I could have him playing some part. Senator Mansergh made a very proper statement which will appear in the Official Report but I would like to add to it. Senator Mansergh has a long record of public service to this country, particularly in the cause of peace. When a country is trying to move from a violent to a peaceful situation there are bound to be times when...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I join the Cathaoirleach in paying tribute to Jim Kelly, whose face is well known to Senators. Whether we are in turmoil or a calm frame of mind, the ushers are unflappable and serve us wonderfully.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes laid claim to a conversion on the part of the Minister for Finance. I do not know about that but it was refuted by Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It was a sparkling debate with great contributions all round and was well worth the time given to it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator asked if there is to be a referendum, when it might be held. If there is to be a referendum, the Taoiseach told me that he hopes it would coincide with the local and European elections. However, that is only if it comes to that point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right. It relates to protection for pregnant workers. It is hoped to take Committee Stage of that Bill the week after next. The Criminal Insanity Bill, which was raised yesterday, seems to be in a morass. There are hundreds of amendments, so the entire Bill is being looked at again. I do not know what will be the outcome. Senator White raised the issues of Iraq and Palestine while...

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion. (9 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, with effect from 9 October, 2003 and until further notice in the 22nd Seanad, Standing Order 103 of the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business is hereby amended by the addition of the following: On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration" the Chair may allow a member to contribute once on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of motion No. 13 is being referred to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, the need for the motion arising out of Ireland's ratification of the Amsterdam treaty, which came into operation on 1 May 1999, one effect of the treaty being to add a new title IV to the EC treaty,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of transport and the arrangements for work on the DART tracks and asked that the Minister for Transport attend the House to answer questions. I will put through the request but I do not have special powers of recall, unlike the voters of California. I can only put in a request and hope that the Minister will attend. Many requests have been received,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We must receive information on why this has happened.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We are all bidden to the Shelbourne Hotel today to talk about non-smoking and I think we should attend. Senator Ryan asked if any Minister is in charge of competitiveness and he talked about the non-cost element of competitiveness. I understand the Tánaiste is responsible for this area and I will put in a request for her to attend the Seanad. She is in Canada at present seeking to bring new...