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- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I did not mean it like that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: About what?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: We do not have time.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: A Chathaoirligh, I did not mean to be cheeky when I said you had your sos.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: It was not a premeditated remark. If the debate on the Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill concludes early, there will be a sos. Senator Brian Hayes spoke about the need for a debate on an updated drug policy, perhaps in combination with a debate on justice. Such a debate would be welcome because much work was done in this area and we do not know what has been going on in...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes, and the Senator has an interest in the Shannon. He also noted that today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, who grants miracles. It was certainly a miracle to have that issue included in the partnership agreement. We should have a debate on the partnership talks before there is a final outcome. Senator McCarthy spoke about the role of An Taisce. It is not appropriate for us to comment...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I was forbearing and decided not to take the Senator up, but I have a cold today and I am not going to listen to him any more. He has said I did not answer him but I answer everyone because I was brought up with manners. If Senator Burke can show me a time slot when all these Ministers can appear I will get them but we just cannot get the time to do so. Next week I hope to organise some of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No.2, statements on Iraq, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, all other Senators will have ten minutes and time may be shared. A tentative finishing time of 1.30 p.m. is proposed because I have managed to speak with only one of the Whips. The debate may continue for a short time beyond 1.30 p.m., depending on how it develops. We shall...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Distinguished or otherwise.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole, Bannon, Terry and Kitt inquired about the Education (Welfare) Act, which was to be implemented in June 2001. In one way or another, it is a disgrace some of the provisions contained in the legislation are not being implemented. I understand, however, that, with the exception of the part to which Senator Hayes referred, the Act has come into force in its...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: At present, he is a distinguished Senator. Senator O'Toole asked if I could check the current status of the Bill. All I can say is that the River Shannon is still there. I will check the position vis-Ã -vis the Bill. I do not know from where the issue of the teachers' centres originated, I just saw some references being made to it. Senator O'Toole asked if I can ascertain the exact position...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator corrected it himself.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan asked if it is proposed to amend the Freedom of Information Act. The Department of Education and Science deals with CORI on behalf of the Catholic schools and institutions. I do not know if it is proposed to amend the Act in terms of dealing with that issue, but I can inquire about the matter on the Senator's behalf. I am confident that whatever information exists will be...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: No.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brennan expressed concern about construction workers and the need for responsibility to be placed firmly on construction firms to ensure they pay more attention to health and safety legislation. Senator Terry requested that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform come before the House. We will be enticing him to be present for an open debate in the near future. Senator...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also referred to the Sligo-Dublin train as did Senator Feeney, who said it was like the slow boat to China. I suggest that would be a good matter for an Adjournment debate, particularly if the Senators wish to join forces in respect of it. Senator Burke asked about EPA licences. It was indicated on television yesterday that the sludge seems to have originated from the local...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Minister will be before the House again in the near future.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator might have a chance to upset him again. Order of Business agreed to.
- Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements (Resumed). (6 Feb 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I express my appreciation to the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Tom Kitt, for attending. He has been here since before 11 a.m. This morning we came to an agreement with the Whips to leave the time fluid between 1.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. I, therefore, expect the few minutes overtime will not be taken into account. We appreciate that the Minister of State came here so...