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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Minihan agreed that there should be a debate on property. I am reminded that the all-party committee on the Constitution will advertise shortly for public comment and submissions on the issue. I hope all those who are interested will express their views. The Senator also correctly said we should be careful to separate the person from the position held, in this case, the position of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We had a vote. Question, "That the Order of Business be agreed to," put and declared carried.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: This cannot be allowed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose that the time set for the conclusion of Second Stage of the Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003 be extended by ten minutes to 5.40 p.m., with the Minister to reply no later than 5.25 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I suggest that future suspensions of sittings of the House should be clearly enunciated so that Members are aware of the duration. I was under the impression the sitting was suspended for five minutes.

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Order for Second Stage. (8 Apr 2003)

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

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator get the money back?

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Police Co-Operation) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (8 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dea. I welcome the Bill on many fronts because it promotes close co-operation between the people of the North and South, particularly between the PSNI and the Garda Síochána. The Patten Commission was alluded to in the Good Friday Agreement and we all looked forward to its being brought into being. I pay tribute, as did Senator Quinn, to Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12 noon; No. 2, Data Protection (Amendment) Bill 2002 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] – Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator was not there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised, as he has done previously, the matter of the need to appoint an ombudsman for children. I inquired about that matter on the previous occasion, but I do seem to have received a reply. It is four years since the legislation in question was passed. I note the United Nations report castigated us for not having such an ombudsman. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They are talking.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot foresee circumstances in which they would come before the House to explain—

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is a matter for collective Cabinet responsibility. Senator Ryan also asked whether the riot police were needed last night. I do not know, but the Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform will be in the House today and the matter can be raised with him. He is open to taking questions and giving answers. I reiterate my comment that Members are entitled to go to and from their place of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it is not a shame.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not really a shame. We should not go overboard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I have never seen a review that did not attribute credit to the person who commissioned it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is not an outrage, nor is it a shame. If anything the House has shown me how to maintain a sense of proportion. Senator Leyden also asked that we deal with the all-party agreement. We will have to clear the protocol for that. I hope we can do that and that we can take such a motion next week, without debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Members of the Garda are in a better position to judge what is required in such circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris also talked about there being a wrong attitude towards the gay community, with which I agree. There are civics classes given in schools which deal with those issues. The Senator asked that the Minister for Education and Science take note of what has been said on this issue. Senator Morrissey called for a debate on transport. He also queried the fact that an unelected official...