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Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: He is blushing now, as well he might.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We must allow Mr. De Rossa to make one plug.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is brought about by directives.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a proposal to appoint a select committee to be joined with a select committee of the Dáil to consider The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002, to be taken without debate, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders relative to private business; No. 2, referral motion to the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business; No....

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I said it later.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: To which item is the Senator referring?

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am not a peeping Tom. I do not care what Members do with their money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There are seven amendments.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not think Senator O'Toole puts them forward as his great achievements.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I remember that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is clearly an emotional issue for the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked if the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform would come to the House to discuss drink related crimes and, in particular, announcements made over the weekend. I note that the item on under age drinking is still on the Order Paper, No. 19. We will endeavour to have a follow-up debate, which will be useful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Like any bidder at an auction, the National Library would not have a set bidding price. It would probably decide to go so far and no further. Mr. Peter Barry was extremely generous in giving back the Michael Collins items he had purchased and I hope the citizen in question might do the same. On whether the National Library, or any national institution, has a set policy on bidding for a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I would say he or she did take it. If there is such a person, he or she should put up his or her hand – lámh in ard. I do not see anyone in the House with his or her hand up. On Senator O'Toole's question as to whether someone was happy in a particular institution, that is carrying the matter a little too far. It is ridiculous. The Senator also asked if the Government parties would have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We have had very thoughtful discussions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan raised a concern about Report Stage of the Opticians (Amendment) Bill. There are seven amendments, two of which are textual. I would not normally do things this way and there should be a gap between Committee and Report Stages but the amendments did not appear to need a lot of reflection. That is the reason we have ordered matters this way. I also heard the piece on radio...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I know but this is an issue that comes up from time to time. I remember it being raised in the Dáil when the then Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, was interested in it. Senator Norris mentioned Tom Hyland, with whom we had a great debate at the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs last week. He has received an honorary doctorate. The Senator also wants a special task force for Parnell Street to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I think so too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: While I know I am inviting comment, I am trying to be helpful. We had a good debate on the matter last week.