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Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Clinical Psychology Courses. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is good that the Senator is raising it now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001, 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 share time. I am very aware that it is not appropriate to announce a time of closure in the Seanad, but I hope this will come to a peaceful...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made a passionate statement about the current anti-racism week. He also asked about the worker permit Bill. This issue was also taken up by Senator O'Toole. There is no doubt that it is one of the biggest issues facing this country. Perception in this issue is important and has far-reaching effects. We all profess to be non-racist, to be in favour of the welcoming agenda...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re establishment of Joint Committee on Standing Orders, to be taken without debate; No. 2, report of the Committee of Selection, which the Leas-Cathaoirleach will introduce from the floor and concerns the appointment of Members to the joint committees and the Committee on Members' Interests; No. 3, statements on agriculture, with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I appreciate the statements made today but before I respond, I wish to comment on the three references to the fact this House does not seem to be particularly busy. Approximately four times each week I inquire whether there is any legislation to be dealt with. There has been only one new Bill since we returned. That was a money Bill about dormant insurance policies. Money Bills must first go...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan wants a debate on the Flood tribunal, as do we all. I am hoping this will be one of the matters we address next week. Senator Leyden raised the issue of Iran and Iraq, about which he is extremely concerned. We all share that concern no matter how pro-American we may be, which most of us are as history binds us. However, this does not blind us to what is going to happen – half a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: We will resurrect the Bill. Senator Hanafin spoke about the railways and Saddam Hussein, two issues on which the House is in general agreement. Senator Quinn raised the matter of the 20th anniversary of the Stardust disaster and the fact that fire safety emergency regulations, expected in the early summer, have not yet come before the House. We will make inquiries on the matter. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not think he is on his own either. Senator Jim Walsh also raised the matter of rail transport. Senator McHugh raised the matters of staffing arrangements and changes at Glenveagh National Park which would be more suitable for an Adjournment debate. I suggest to the Senator that he proposes this, although it is the prerogative of the Cathaoirleach to decide what matters are debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Taoiseach and I made statements in the Dáil some months ago upholding the importance of freight carriage by rail vis-à-vis road freight. One would not need to progress beyond primary school to know this. I take this matter seriously and it must be debated before damage is done. This is the thin end of the wedge. If one line is closed today, what line is to be closed tomorrow? Which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: No. I listened to Senator Hayes for some time, surely I am entitled to have my say.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is amazing that everybody else is allowed to speak except me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I will have my say now. I see nothing is Standing Orders that prevents me from saying something. If I have stolen the Senator's thunder, what harm? It is all towards a good cause. I hope that, together, we can avert the folly before it happens.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Members should not ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food to come to the House again.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I am eager to debate it.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I inform the House that I am requesting the Minister for Transport to come to the House during Government time next week to debate the issue.

Seanad: Joint Committee on Standing Orders: Motion. (6 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order 26 of the Standing Orders relative to Private Business, the Joint Committee on Standing Orders be appointed. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is Nos. 1, statements on crime, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and all other Senators five minutes, to conclude not later than 1 p.m. and on which Members may share time; and No. 2, motion on Seanad reform (resumed). The Whips are to meet to discuss arrangements for No. 2 as they did not have time to do so this morning. The debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The contributions of spokespersons are not to exceed 15 minutes and all other Senators five minutes. However, Members may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no difficulty with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should really be addressing his remarks to the Cathaoirleach.