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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Visiting Castlepollard would do no good for him. The Senator sought a debate on climate change, which I would welcome. However, he should understand that we will be dealing with legislation over the forthcoming three weeks, so we will not be able to hold general debates. We will arrange to debate the issue when we have a lack of legislation. Senator Hanafin spoke about a particular...

Seanad: Consumer Protection Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (6 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Consumer Protection Bill 2007 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes each, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes each and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the issue of Mrs. Lynch. I thought her a particularly fine woman when I saw her on television. The Senator said the families of the victims of crimes should be told when the perpetrators stand to be released early, or released on compassionate grounds or for health reasons, in order that they can prepare themselves psychologically for the release, which is a fair...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The understandable admiration Mrs. Lynch evoked in us takes away somewhat from the debate on clientelism. I will come to this again when dealing with Senator Ryan's contribution. Whether we like it or not, we live with multi-seat constituencies and on two occasions the people have refused to change this. Therefore, we are all susceptible to people who approach us. Leaving aside the issue...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: That is another matter and not what I am talking about. I am saying the debate has got wrapped up in the issue of clientelism and it appears we should spend seven days a week beavering about legislation and not entertain people who approach us. Let Senator Norris try to work through the bureaucracy of a county council without the assistance of someone who knows what approach to take....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: We are not discussing letters I send. My letters are my business and I deal properly with them.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps I have moved ahead, because what I have said reflects on the point made by Senator Ryan. I feel strongly that the whole debate has got mixed up the issue of clientelism. It seems to suggest we should we should not have clientelism or have Deputies, Senators or councillors clogging up the bureaucratic system. One paper suggested our job is to persecute civil servants. I agree. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: When one sees pictures of him now and remembers him as he was, it is difficult not to feel sorry for him. Senator Mansergh said BUPA Ireland subscribers would be pleased with Quinn Direct's application. I agree with his suggestion that rail transport should be used for freight. He commented also on the CAO matter. Senator Coonan spoke about gardaí knocking on the door of a woman with five...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Fitzgerald seems to have taken a constructive approach to the problem with CAO applications and telephoned the Minister's office several times. The play on words was interesting. The Minister did not "order" the CAO to extend the deadline because she knew she could not because that would have been ultra vires. However, she asked it politely whether it "could" be done. The CAO...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I forgot that Fianna Fáil was in Opposition at the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, but I did not say his name.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: They are getting frisky.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bradford, who comes from Fermoy, raised BUPA's decision to quit Ireland on several occasions last term, and I fully understand his great desire for clarity regarding whether Quinn Direct will be able to proceed and whether there will be community rating. He wants to know the view of the Health Insurance Authority. We should have that clarity now, since I hope the felicitations and...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.20 p.m. with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage;...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I rather like Fidel Castro.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: What is the name of that Bill?

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes put forward an amendment to the Order of Business which was seconded by Senator Henry. This amendment will be put to the House in due course. As I said, while I cannot pluck the Minister from where she is at present, the Senator is entitled to put down an amendment and it will be voted on. Senator Henry also called for a debate on the report of the inspector of prisons,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

Mary O'Rourke: I read what the chairman of Motorola said.