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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad that County Westmeath is participating fully in the scheme. Senator Fitzgerald, from his own knowledge, raised the report on teacher training and called for a full debate on the matter. Perhaps the report has illustrated the need for such a debate. Senator Norris spoke about what happened here last night but we shall not go back over that. He also mentioned the Defamation Bill and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Staged payments will be eliminated by 30 June. The Senator has done a service to the State by introducing his Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan also asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to review the different standards of signage for Kerry and Galway. Senator Jim Walsh also spoke about teacher training. I expect a very full debate with widespread participation when the teacher training report is discussed here. All those who spoke will need to attend. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Earlier, we had ordained that No. 2 would finish at noon. In case it does not finish then, I would wish to extend the time. However, I do not know by how long it will need to be extended.

Seanad: Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001: Motion (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8th March, 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business in order that the Bill be allowed to conclude after 12 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby the subject matter of No. 15 on today's Order Paper, which concerns the amending and extending of the Diseases of Animals Acts 1966 to 2001, and the enhancement of the Minister's ability to deal with all animal disease situations and with criminal activity in regard to animal health, is being referred without debate to the Joint...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Westmeath did very well.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: It sounds good.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is so gleeful.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to support the Bill. I have not read it fully but I listened to some of the debate and I believe Senator Henry has brought credit to the Seanad by introducing this Bill; she has talked about it for a long time. That a woman has introduced it is interesting because I would not find delightful at all the words which Senator Norris mentioned. They were an affront to sensibilities and...

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: She has made a very good valediction to the House by introducing the Bill and having it accepted. I congratulate her.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: It was done so that she would not become sexually active.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: It might be from above.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I wish to move an amendment to the Order of Business to suspend sitting until 10.55 p.m. when we will set out the arrangements to take urgent legislation at 11 p.m. The Bill will be circulated to Members at 8 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I move an amendment to the Order of Business which I made a few hours ago to suspend sitting until 11.15 p.m. until the Bill arrives to this House from the Dáil.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I move that: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders and the Order of the Seanad of this day, it is proposed to take Nos. 3a and 3b on the Supplementary Order Paper. No. 3a is the Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007. All Stages of No. 3a on the Supplementary Order to conclude not later than 11.55 p.m. The contribution of each group is at six minutes and the Minister to be called...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: While the points put forward appear extremely reasonable, I am advised the Bill must conclude prior to 12 midnight.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I am advised the Bill must be concluded prior to 12 midnight.