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- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Mine is at one remove but at the same time relevant. However, I will speak for myself on this Bill. I did not hear Senator O'Toole's contribution. However, I recall that, at the time he was chairing the group that dealt with this issue, I had taken it upon myself to walk to work every morning. I used to meet him outside the Shelbourne Hotel because as I walked down Kildare Street, he would...
- Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I wish to change this morning's Order of Business. Notwithstanding that we arranged that debate on this Bill would finish at 1.30 p.m. and that the Minister of State would be called 15 minutes earlier, the Leas-Chathaoirleach has given permission to continue into sos time by five or ten minutes. Is that in order?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Notwithstanding what was said this morning on the Order of Business, the leaders of the parties met outside the House and it was agreed that we would proceed to have a debate on Northern Ireland with a time limit. We contacted the Taoiseach's office about the matter. I therefore propose that when the statements finish, we should proceed to have a debate on Northern Ireland.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Half an hour, as agreed this morning. Statements are calculated to finish at 5.30 p.m. but may not go to that time.
- Seanad: Cancer Treatment Services: Statements (Resumed). (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State can have another five minutes if that is agreeable.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes, when the Leas-Chathaoirleach was in the Chair. I thank the Minister of State and his officials for coming to the House. The leaders met this morning and it was proposed that 30 minutes should be allocated for statements on Northern Ireland, but the time required will be 30 to 35 minutes because Senators Maurice Hayes and Mansergh and the four leaders wish to contribute.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the five leaders wish to contribute as well as one Independent and Senator Mansergh because of his expertise. That will require a time allocation of 35 minutes.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: That time will be taken from Private Members' time.
- Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank the leaders of all the parties and the two other Members who will contribute to this debate. We met informally this morning after the Order of Business and decided that we wanted to express our opinion and that it was correct we should do so. We are all determined that we will be careful, bearing in mind that I informed the Taoiseach's office of this proposal and it was approved by...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, report of the Joint Committee on Standing Orders; No. 2, Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2002 â 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, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, on which Senators may share time and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator's own man was in charge.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I know who it is.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Unless I be thought to be discourteous in my manners, I welcome the Cathaoirleach back to the House; everybody else did so. We all missed him, but we also like the Leas-Cathaoirleach who performed his duties well in the Cathaoirleach's absence.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes put forward an amendment to the Order of Business calling for a debate on crime to deal with the many points he raised. I point out, not in a sense of retribution but as a matter of fact, that exactly ten days ago we had a three hour debate on crime. We had a strong debate on the issue and the Minister was present for entire three hours. I am not in any way referring to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon also referred to the cost of fuel and insurance. I do not know if there are problems particular to Longford, but I have not noticed a huge rise in fuel cost. There has also been a rise in insurance costs.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Tuffy referred to the aftermath of the Iraq conflict, particularly the predatory noises we hear from the US about Syria. She also asked about single older people. There is a debate on the elderly this evening and the Minister for State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Callely, who has responsibility for this area, will be present. Senator MacSharry wanted the waste...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Minister spoke frankly about this matter when he was here. I see that there is a need for more gardaÃ.
- Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Second Stage. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: They might become unruly.
- Seanad: Licensing of Indoor Events Bill 2001: Second Stage. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: They all adore him.
- Seanad: Government Policy and the Provision of Services for the Elderly: Statements. (15 Apr 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.