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Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, referred to the report of Mr. Justice Kinlen on the prison service and his recommendations for the demolition of the prisons in question. As other Members said, it was the Government of the day which appointed Mr. Justice Kinlen and it would not have done so without being aware that he was an upright and forthright person. That was clearly in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —he condemned the Government which appointed Mr. Justice Kinlen. The Senator sought to have the inspector's position established on a statutory footing. I do not know when that Bill will be before the Houses but I will make inquiries. Together with Senator Henry, the Senator also sought to have No. 34 on the Order Paper, regarding the statutory instrument governing charges for freedom of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot change them to discuss a Bill section by section or amendment by amendment. However, the manner in which such Bills are discussed should be changed. I agree with the Senator on this. That said, I know he will push the matter to a vote. Senator Leyden raised the issue of the drug culture and referred to the Phoenix House car park with which I am not familiar. The Senator requested...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is very inspirational.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh was delighted that Mr. Justice Dermot Kinlen, who is a courageous person, expressed his views in such a forthright manner. We are all delighted he did so because that is how circumstances are changed and improved, when people of Mr. Justice Kinlen's standing see fit to give a forthright report. Senator Mansergh has pointed out that an initial query under the Freedom of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: As it would be a personal request, it would be free.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with Senator Norris regarding the parliamentary bulletin. We will have to raise this with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The bulletin was published yesterday and is full of inaccuracies. I do not know its origins or who compiles or edits it but it will certainly have to be examined. I found five factual inaccuracies in it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is certainly very inadequate. Senator Ó Murchú raised the issue of the Pat Finucane case and asked me to raise it with the Minister for Foreign Affairs to see if a public inquiry into the issue could be secured. I agree that it will undermine belief in the security forces if it is not attended to. Senator Finucane supports Senator Henry's call for a debate on issues relating to nursing...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motion. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move:

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Regulation on procedures for amending the Sirene...

Seanad: Electricity Regulation Act: Motion. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approved the draft Order entitled:– Electricity Regulation Act 1999 (Eligible Customer) (Consumption of Electricity) Order, 2003, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 26th June 2003 be referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of...

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure the Minister of State would wish to be facilitated to conclude his remarks, which might take another five or six minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The acting leader of the Opposition today, Senator Ulick Burke, referred to what he called the failure of the Government to provide resources which has led to an increase in road deaths. The biggest challenge in this regard is for individuals – those who get behind the wheel of a car and pedestrians – to take responsibility for their own conduct on the roads. There is no doubt that people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will speak to the Senator too, whatever title he has. Senator Ryan referred to the manner in which we take motions in the House. I do not like reading out every day that motions are to be taken without debate. However, the motions are from two joint committees and I assume some Senators attend and are members of such committees. Senator Ryan and Senator Mansergh had a fair point when they...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That was not a very enthusiastic "hear, hear".

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Higgins and Senator White requested that Connex and the Strategic Rail Authority in the UK speak to the Minister for Transport about what happened in regard to the former's contract. There is a debate at 7 p.m. tonight, which all Members of the Oireachtas may attend. I received notification of the meeting from Senator Dooley, who is a member of that committee. All Senators may attend...

Seanad: Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour: Motion. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviour, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 29th November 2000. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998 (Section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education) Order, 2003: Motion. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft:– Employment Equality Act, 1998 (Section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education) Order, 2003, copies of which were laid in draft before Seanad Éireann on 12th May 2003.

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements. (2 Jul 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister and the Minister of State for coming to the House, for giving of themselves and for being open with their views. I am sure I express the views of all Senators when I say we are glad to see the Minister in our midst.