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Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —to get a rebate. Senator Feighan does not agree with local councils' powers in terms of setting licences. It is just an idea that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform put out for debate and he is not saying the proposals in this regard will happen. It is an issue worthy of debate if people wish to pursue it. Local councils are looking for extra powers and the setting of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feighan also referred to Brian Kerr, and I fully agree with him on the matter. I know the Cathaoirleach said it is out of order—

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I think Mr. Kerr was brilliant and his achievement is psychologically very important for the Irish team.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I also think the Irish rugby team did very well. The Opposition benches are full of rugby supporters. Did the Senators not say so?

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know if they can do that. I have had queries about people who, because of a lack of income, cannot keep up their payments to their SSIAs and want to withdraw from the scheme. That issue could be raised this evening in respect of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Bill 2002. Senator Hanafin called on the Minister for Agriculture and Food to come before the House to discuss...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will raise that matter with the Minister. Senator Dooley wishes to join with Senator Scanlon in requesting a debate on Dúchas and the allegedly heavy-handed way the organisation is going about its business. Order of Business agreed to.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator wants more of it.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: There is considerable interest in the debate and several other speakers wish to contribute. We will adjourn the debate until another occasion. I thank the Minister and his officials for their attendance.

Seanad: Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Bill 2002: Motion. (18 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, in the case of the Capital Acquisitions Tax Consolidation Bill 2002, Fifth Stage shall be taken immediately after the conclusion of the proceedings on Report Stage. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion referring proposals for discussion by the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights. The subject matter comprises three proposals concerning measures to combat corruption in the private sector between EU member states; pre-trial orders which will enable authorities quickly to secure evidence or seize assets which might otherwise be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator will have to bring his bata mór to class.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, he is my new best friend.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is a very bashful suitor.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made the case for a debate on Northern Ireland and I will endeavour to arrange that either for next week or the week after. There is little time left until what we hope will be a successful conclusion to the ongoing talks. Senators Hayes, O'Toole and others requested a debate on competition policy in order to allow views on the matter to be expressed. Senator O'Toole also...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole also requested a debate on building societies because of the growing belief that large changes will take place in that area. He put forward an interesting point of view on the agriculture debate, namely, that we should adopt proper procedures for conducting it. If he can publish that guidebook, he is made. Senator O'Meara agreed with Senators Brian Hayes and O'Toole about the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, I hope so. The Senator joined Senator Ó Murchú in asking about human rights. Senator McCarthy asked when the 2,000 additional gardaí would be on the streets. The programme for Government lasts for five years. At least I hope it will.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I hope we will have five years of extra gardaí on the streets. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will be in the House next week to deal with the Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill, which is very important legislation. Although it will not have anything to do with Senator McCarthy's request, the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill has reached Committee Stage in the Dáil and will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross wants a debate on social partnership and Sustaining Progress. There are two SPs, which is very interesting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Feb 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross suggested that power had moved from Parliament to another body and asked for a debate on building societies which we can try to accommodate as quickly as possible. Senator Bradford spoke about the need for a housing debate. We will have very interesting debates next week, of which the one on drugs will be particularly important. There is no point in me dragooning Ministers and...