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Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Then the Minister must be right.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with that.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of order, there have been calls from some Members to extend this debate until 6.15 p.m. Therefore, if it is agreeable to the Minister, I propose that he be called to reply at 6.05 p.m.; that Second Stage conclude at 6.15 p.m.; and that Private Members' Business conclude at 8.15 p.m.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has plenty of time.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for initiating this Bill in the Seanad. When he said he was drafting it, Senator Terry and I invited him to initiate it here and are pleased he has done so. I listened to the debate throughout the afternoon and was struck by how every Member spoke so freely, openly and knowledgeably. That is not to imply a knowledge of being intoxicated but a knowledge of society and how...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree that opening times should be curtailed on Fridays and Saturdays. It is quite ridiculous to be prancing around the sidewalks at 2.30 a.m. and 3 a.m. thinking one is having a great time. One obviously is not. I agree with the Minister's ideas about tapas bars and so forth, even if others have derided them. However, we have to reach the point where it will be possible to go out to small...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He still has his Holy Communion money.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It was not an advantage to me.

Seanad: Election Expenses: Motion. (18 Jun 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Bill 2003 – Report and Final Stages, to be taken from the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 11.30 a.m.; and No. 2, statements on the reaction to the recent European Central Bank interest rate cut, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Distinguished.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Opposition, asked for a debate on the ethics in public office report on the benefits which accrue to Ministers and Ministers of State from being in office, not just for the three weeks of an election campaign but for four or five years. There are many issues to be considered. A price was put upon the size of one's office and the amount of time spent in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole asked about Ventry. This is an ongoing debate within education about the extra concessions to gaelscoileanna as distinct from people who live in the Galltacht areas. It would be a good subject for an Adjournment matter because the policy would be enunciated. I share the Senator's view on Members being cited as being in the bar as if they were on a trail of debauchery.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. We are clearly not on a trail of debauchery if we are there. It is often a case of making arrangements to meet somebody there. It is not correct to give the impression that we are all closeted in a particular place. I regret the manner in which it was highlighted and I thank the Senator for raising the matter. Senator Brian Hayes mentioned the remarks made by Niall Andrews, MEP, when he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am willing to arrange a debate on neutrality but there is a difference between the Defence Forces and the Garda Síochána acting with great distinction as UN peacekeepers in troubled places and the abandonment of neutrality. The people must decide whether it can be abandoned. One must not throw out the baby with the bathwater just because it is a current fad. Senator Ryan spoke about the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not see the need for video cameras at GAA championship matches either. It may be due to over-zealousness. In general, GAA matches and all matches are very well supported by enthusiasts but not by those bent on any type of hooliganism. Senator Leyden praised the Garda. He spoke about the need for a debate on the crisis in Palestine. Senator Coghlan also spoke about the case of the schools...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane supports the call for a debate on neutrality. He asks for a debate on the non-production of the radiotherapy report and requests that it be published. I hope the Minister for Health and Children will come to the House before the summer recess to discuss the two major reports. Senator Norris asked for a debate on neutrality and on the Middle East. He also asked for a debate on...

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.