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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot help the Senator if he did not pay attention. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I read the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill. It is a clever Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know about that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator urged us to read The Star each day, or was it just yesterday?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senators Lydon and Ryan asked for a debate on the Palestinian issue. Senator Higgins spoke about his experiences in the Middle East. He also referred to the Western Health Board, a matter which would make for a useful Adjournment debate. Senator Ó Murchú raised the need for legislation to deal with ground rents. The Cathaoirleach has ruled we will not discuss the issue raised by Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Minihan has valuable experience of the Middle East. He affirmed what I said that there was no rift, just great friendship between the Progressive Democrats and Fianna Fáil. Senator Finucane referred to ground rents.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I wondered who would say this on the opposite side but I recall Deputy Woods when we were in opposition and the coalition was in government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it was.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Nothing was done about it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator asked that some of the bounty from the sale of Office of Public Works and other sites go towards the building programme for primary schools. I think the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey, would agree. Consideration is being given to having the Minister of State at the Department of Fincane, Deputy Parlon, come to the House to discuss the programme relating to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. Senator Coonan referred to Teagasc and the Minister for Agriculture and Food. The closure of Teagasc offices was not announced yesterday. I read about it approximately one month ago. I do not know whether it is a proper rationalisation measure. I will speak to the Minister on the issue. Senator Browne referred to autism and the need for proper speech therapy programmes. Independent...

Seanad: Diseases of Animals Act 1966: Motion. (6 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2 of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966, (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8th March, 2004. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I extend sympathy to the family of the late Senator Patrick O'Reilly who passed away last week at the fine age of 93 years. He was a Member of the Seanad from August 1944 to August 1969 and served on the Agricultural Panel. He served in seven consecutive Seanads under Governments of various political persuasions, yet was returned to office each time. Mr. O'Reilly was a native of Aughavas,...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He said, during a period when speeding was not as pronounced as it is today, that it was not fair to say motorists were the most dangerous road users, that pedestrians were equally dangerous. He also spoke forcefully on agricultural issues. In practically every debate on these issues his was the strong voice. I sympathise with the family of the late Mr. O'Reilly who had a daughter who worked...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I never met him.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is not usually one for the compliments, but he is giving them out today.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He got married.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today shall be No. 1, Broadcasting (Major Events Television Coverage)(Amendment) Bill 2003 – Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 1.30 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 Senators may...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should be sensible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Hayes sought guarantees from me. I can give none, nor is there an onus on me to give any. I have checked the Standing Orders of the Seanad on this. He wants no guillotines on Bills. There was no guillotine last night.