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Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We could do with him in this House. It is interesting to see how he does not pause between sentences. He is a wonderful practitioner of the art of speaking for 40 sentences without an intake of breath.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It was reported to me that he told somebody the Senators from the Mayo constituency may stay here. He does not want them returning to the open warfare of constituency politics. I welcome this debate. The constitutionality of the Bill may be challenged – that is up to any citizen. The fee structure should be examined and there should be much greater consideration of amelioration for those...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche. While Senators will be coming and going, we are very interested in what he has to say about the Convention on the Future of Europe. I suggest the same arrangements that we had last week when Proinsias De Rossa, MEP, was in the House, that is, that 30 minutes be allowed to the Minister of State, five minutes to each main party spokesperson and one...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Athlone would be far better because it is in the middle of Ireland.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope there will be more Fianna Fáil Members present when Deputy John Bruton comes before the House than there are Fine Gael Members here now.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Is Senator Ryan saying he suggested that Deputy Roche be appointed Minister of State with special responsibility for European affairs?

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of information, it was my suggestion.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought it was the turn of Senator Maurice Hayes.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am hearing head office?

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That was head office talking.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Henry spoke for the Senator's group.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It does not matter. This is very interesting.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He was not far wrong.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of information, I acknowledge the Cathaoirleach's authority but would it not be better if a number of other Senators asked their questions now? What are Members thoughts on the subject?

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Sinking feeling.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Please do not.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, who is known to us as "Dick". I must confess that I do not know much about the Norman individual, Richard Roche, who came from Wexford all those years ago. I was fascinated by what the Minister of State said. He told us the number of amendments he has tabled to various provisions within the Convention. When is it envisaged they will be...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: In the Minister of State's name?

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We do that here, too.