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Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dardis called for a debate on the Convention on the Future of Europe prior to the signing of the final report. We have agreed to hold such a debate. The Senator also referred to the Garda Commissioner designate, Mr. Noel Conroy. Senator Bannon called for a review of the planning process and the enforcement of planning regulations. I understand the Senator will be in the House when the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is the Senator's business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is allowed to raise the matter in conversation afterwards.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He will find a way to raise it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with Senator Ó Murchú's comments on the advertisement for Sandtex, which is hateful and hurtful. I saw it in newspapers but have not yet seen it on hoardings. It shows a large picture which is denigratory of older people as it juxtaposes them with an image of the company's resurfacing properties. It is awful and I had intended to make a complaint to the makers of the advertisement....

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also asked what had happened with regard to the appointment of a guardian ad litem as proposed in the Children Act passed several years ago. I will make inquiries in this regard. Perhaps the issue has been overtaken by the Ombudsman for Children Act.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ormonde called for debates on the Convention on the Future of Europe and planning legislation. She has asked many times for a debate on planning and I hope to schedule such a debate. Senator Jim Higgins congratulated the Garda Commissioner designate, Mr. Noel Conroy, and requested a debate on the Ombudsman's report 2002, which would be useful. Senator Terry Leyden has left the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He has left in pursuit of his campaign.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden stated the programme at Paul McCartney's concert cost €22. When I arrived home last night, I could hear the concert at great volume. Senator O'Meara called for the publication of three reports on the health service. I wish they would be published as it would allow the House to debate them fully. I will make inquiries in this regard. She also requested that I ask the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no idea when such a committee will be established. I will make inquiries on the Senator's behalf. Senator Kett called for a debate on disability issues. Senator McCarthy raised the industrial relations issues to be ironed out before the merger between CERT and Bord Fáilte can take place. I understand the order allowing the merger to proceed will be signed today. The Senator also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He also asked that the Minister for Transport come before the House to address the system of arbitration for land acquisition and the prices given therein.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Paddy Burke raised capital overruns and called for a debate on the merits of public private partnerships. It would be useful to combine both topics for a proper report. Senator Kate Walsh was the only Senator to wish good luck to the outgoing Garda Commissioner, Mr. Pat Byrne. The House joins her in wishing him luck and extending our good wishes to the Garda Commissioner designate....

Seanad: Maternity Protection (Amendment) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (28 May 2003)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 2, Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000 – Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, and on which Members may share time, the Minister to be called on to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: This is all very stirring. The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Finucane, talked about the report by the National Competitiveness Council and Forfás and again invited the Tánaiste to attend the House. She has assured me that she will do so at a time suitable to her and the House. We might then debate the report. Senator O'Toole requested a debate on the 15 page document issued by...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a very good document. I suggest the Senator reads it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also asked for a full debate on the groceries order. A common view among Senators who spoke on the issue today was the need for consumers to be alert and fight for their rights. In relation to Senator O'Meara's query, it was not €42 million but €12 million that the Tánaiste's Department contributed to the fund to assist the disadvantaged in proceeding to third level...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Fitzgerald has always been a stalwart at every level of the education debate. The Senator praised the measures just announced for disadvantaged students, measures which show that much good can come out of a furore. I do not think that any Member would be ungenerous and not acknowledge that.

Seanad: Sustaining Progress: Statements. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Pina colada.

Seanad: Sustaining Progress: Statements. (27 May 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad to speak in this debate. This is what makes the Seanad such an agreeable Chamber. Everybody has different points of view and those who hold contrary views can give them full expression here. I am pleased that we can do this. Today we are debating Sustaining Progress. While I do not know who thinks up the names every time there is a new agreement, it is to their credit that they have...