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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ulick Burke has proposed that the House suspend to allow the Minister for Education and Science to come to the Seanad to clarify the fall-out from the Louise O'Keeffe case and to discuss the boards of management, which are due to be renewed next month. His proposal was seconded by Senator Browne. Senator Ulick Burke also raised the water problem in Galway and asked that it be...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The monks will have to wait.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2007 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage;...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps the Senator's contribution was not excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The reason the Minister was unable to attend is personal. If he is available today, he will be in the House. I am not sure if what constrained him yesterday will allow him be in the Chamber today.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Congratulations. That should help in Tallaght.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: After I said it, I realised it would not.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister is attending.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: In development areas?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: We are not a bit put out.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach, who in view of the day that is in it, allowed great leeway to Members to speak on the Northern peace process. In referring to the historic agreement yesterday, Senator Brian Hayes harked back to the Good Friday Agreement. He spoke about reconciliation between green and orange. He also made the point that there are more than just two parties in Northern Ireland....

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I delayed going out to dinner. I go out on Saturday nights but I delayed going out that night. Senator Ormonde recognised the agreement in the North and the role of politicians. She raised also the matter of excess packaging. A woman friend of mine removes all the packaging from products she buys, hands it back to the person behind the counter, says "Thank you" and marches out.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross will raise the issue of President Mugabe on the Adjournment tonight. He also referred to the extraordinary agreement in the North and said the Unionist Party and the SDLP might feel sidelined. They all paid the price. There is always fallout from such agreements. The Senator praised both the Taoiseach and a previous Taoiseach, Albert Reynolds, who he rightly said was...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: So it is in favour.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú spoke of the unity of purpose of the two Northern leaders and said ideology had been put to one side. Senator Henry referred to the situation in Galway and Drogheda, where expectant mothers have to wait five months for their first appointment. They are nearly ready to give birth at that stage and it cannot be right from a medical point of view. Senator White was laudatory...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Glynn welcomed the Northern deal, as did Senator Bradford, who also raised the dispute at Cork University Maternity Hospital and spoke of the nurses involved. Senator McHugh said yesterday was an historic day and saluted people who work in the community in Northern Ireland. He also praised the INTERREG I, II and III programmes, which were brokered by politicians in Europe. They did...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: He said that, while yesterday was historic and very stirring, the real work started now.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought we were going to be in a play or a cabaret. The Order of Business is No. 1, Health Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude no later than 5.30 p.m., No. 2, Foyle and Carlingford Fisheries Bill 2006 — Second Stage, to be taken at 5.30 p.m. and to conclude no later than 7.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Is that a threat or a promise?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Good.