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Seanad: Arts Bill 2002: Second Stage. (24 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Is the Minister engaging in double talk? He should speak for his own House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001 – Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the OECD economic survey of Ireland of May 2003, to be taken from 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons to be 15 minutes and other Senators ten...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the fast pace at which the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is being dealt with. I ascertained that it is listed for debate in the other House on Tuesday next. Therefore it was not a scare story that we had to get it through quickly. I wish we had more time to debate it but that is not possible on this occasion. I note his call for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am seeking a longer period for the debate. I agree with the Senator that the matter requires debate. Senator O'Toole called for a debate on health. Such a debate is not taking place in the Dáil tomorrow, but rather tomorrow week. The Minister is coming to the House for the debate before the recess. The Senator asked also about the Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003 and why it is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is quite right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden asked for a debate on No. 14 which is concerned with North West Radio. That call was echoed later. I would agree with such a debate. Senator Norris asked about the Dublin metro and the introduction of composite legislation which would encompass all the matters to which the professor from Madrid referred. We will propose that it be debated here but obviously it will have to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: As the Cathaoirleach rightly said, it is a matter for Committee on Procedure and Privileges and that is where we will bring it. Senator Jim Walsh called for a debate on value for money, with particular reference to the ongoing debate about the Rail Procurement Agency. He agreed with Deputy Brian Hayes on the call for a debate on the Offences Against the State Act. Also he called for a debate...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I came to the House with the purpose of proposing to extend the debate. Senator Jim Walsh and I discussed the matter this morning, but we must ask for the Minister of State's approval. I move: "That we extend the period for Committee Stage of this Bill until 2 p.m."

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister, his officials and everyone who participated in the debate. Between 5 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. there were seldom less than 15 Members in the House. It was an expression of good will that everybody who spoke was so enthusiastic. The Minister's enthusiasm was unbridled, except that unbridled has a sort of raunchy association not quite appropriate in present circumstances. There...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (19 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We will sit on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 p.m. The Seanad adjourned at 9.30 p.m. until 2.30p.m. on Tuesday, 24 June 2003.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion concerning the risk equalisation scheme which was referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children which has completed its discussions, to be taken without debate; No. 2, European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001 – Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, said with regard to the Intoxicating Liquor Bill that too short a period has been given to engage in a full examination of its intricacies. I will come back to that later. Senators are entitled to the very best of service and information from all sides. I would add, though not by way of self-justification, that we did circulate, not an early...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, not dissolve – I mean before the summer break. I discussed this personally with the Minister yesterday, and he intends to come to the House. I do not know what date it will be because he is not going to the Dáil with his proposals until Friday week, but we will have the Minister here before we break up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Fair enough, but in general terms the spokespersons of all the parties will be here all day.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The speed of the Committee Stage is the point of contention.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Everybody is very good, but two or three speakers on the other side of the House said that they would be here and we will be here too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Maurice Hayes correctly pointed out that the Special Olympics is run on an all-Ireland basis, which is a good thing. So many sports gain credibility by being for the island as a whole. The Drogheda bypass is a huge anomaly when the currency question arises. Senator Mary Henry referred to the acute beds in children's hospitals being given to psychiatric patients.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. She said the Minister assured her that this practice was being phased out but that it does not appear to be. Senator Glynn, supporting Senator Norris, preferred the term "transient traders" to "Travelling community" and referred to the Garda issue. Senator Bannon wants all of us to speak up about moral responsibility. I would have to find a professor of theology to respond to that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mooney referred to the growing intolerance at international matches and asked when the Minister should come here to discuss it. Senator Mooney said that the sports media did not appear to have any view but I did catch Des Cahill on "Morning Ireland" saying something in passing about the disgraceful nature of this behaviour. Senator McCarthy attempted to raise the matter of what...

Seanad: Risk Equalisation Scheme, 2003: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following scheme in draft: Risk Equalisation Scheme, 2003 copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 22nd May 2003. Question put and agreed to.