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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He was not on the "Late Late Toy Show".

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not see him though perhaps he was in disguise.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Some 50% of the residents in the estate in which the family is to be rehoused have objected to their being housed there. I support Senator Ó Murchú's request that they open their hearts and minds to this family. Senator Bannon raised the issue of post offices. Sadly, some 4,000 post offices in the UK, funded by Government to the tune of £150 million last year and requiring a further...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: A letter is issued by the local authority in March setting out the dates on which this can be done in order not to disturb nesting birds. I have often noticed how well maintained the hedges are on some minor rural roads. The Senator might advise his constituent accordingly.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am only stating the position for the Senator. The man should get out his clippers.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I enjoyed listening to Senator Cyprian Brady's clear and logical interview on "Morning Ireland" this morning. What he said was not decried in the response from the Labour Party spokesperson. Senator Brady correctly stated that the Army is an aid to the civil power. Senator Cummins spoke of gangland crime, drugs and so on. One often wonders following an event what led the particular man or...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not as yet. I discussed the issue with the Minister yesterday. I would like to speak later with Senator McHugh as I did not understand the point he made earlier. The issue could, perhaps, be discussed with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley when he comes to the Seanad after the Christmas recess. Senator McHugh also said he worries about the...

Seanad: Official Languages Act 2003: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following regulations in draft: Official Languages Act 2003 (Section 9) Regulations 2006 copies of which regulations in draft were laid before Seanad Éireann on 28th September 2006.

Seanad: Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations 2006: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Bovine Diseases (Levies) Regulations, 2006, copies of which were laid in draft before Seanad Éireann on the 1st December, 2006.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 (No. 29 of 1996) shall continue in operation for the period ending on 31st December, 2008.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2006: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 (Treatment of Persons in Custody in Garda Síochána Stations) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 1st December, 2006.

Seanad: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order 2006: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 7th December, 2006.

Seanad: Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2006: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 6th December, 2006.

Seanad: Article 35.4 of the Constitution: Motion (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That leave be granted to withdraw the motion regarding Article 35.4 of the Constitution.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, motion re the Official Languages Act, to be taken without debate, which seeks to provide a framework and mechanism for planned improvements in the delivery of public services through Irish in order that the State's obligations can be met in a coherent way and with progress being achieved in the context of existing resources over time, which motion was...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brady is present.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for the opportunity to contribute. I followed the debate on the monitor and have been very interested in it. I say, "Well done", to Senator Leyden. Any Deputy or Senator has the right to table a Private Members' Bill and this is what he has done. That certainly marks a milestone for which we applaud him and thank those who helped him. With the most worthy...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator will not get a woman if he goes on like that.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I remember reading about that case.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: How many members of staff does the Senator have?