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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also referred to the Tánaiste being derailed with regard to the measures for first-time buyers announced in the budget. That is not so. I recommend that Members read page 16 of The Irish Times——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ——in which the Tánaiste has been badly misquoted. He stated stamp duty reform would stand to be addressed in the next Government and would be on the——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: When it suits certain people, The Irish Times is quoted lovingly, and when it does not suit, it is not quoted. There we are. Senator Hayes also asked about toll charges, which are to increase from €1.80 to €1.90. He suggested it would have been better if the price had been left unchanged. Senator O'Toole referred to the debate on the Minister of State at the Department of Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State has apologised for what he accepts were ill-judged remarks. As I said yesterday, if the furore which was occasioned, rightly so, means there is a focus on these matters, that in itself is positive. Senator Ryan asked whether it would be preferable to have a uniform system of electronic tolls throughout the country rather than moving from one toll jurisdiction to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: If we put ourselves in that position, how could anyone do that? It was a remarkable act and a headline for others. That beautiful young woman was their only child. Senator Leyden asked for time to be made available for the Committee and Report Stages of the Registration of Wills Bill 2005. I am glad to tell the Senator the Bill will be taken in Fianna Fáil Private Members' time next week....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane referred to the Curtin committee and the roadmap. He also stated there was still merit in buying out the toll roads. Senator Glynn raised the issue of mental health services. The House had decided — I realise the Senator was about his business in London — that we would have a debate on youth mental services, following from the matter concerning the Minister of State,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Jim Walsh told the House of the Massachusetts committee, composed of lay people and legal officers, which has called to order those who have committed legal misdeeds. The Senator also referred to the report on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings, which is still under consideration. He asked if the matter could be debated in the House. I do not have autonomy of action on such matters....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: If the former Minister, Charlie McCreevy, had not set out his stall in good and bold headlines, we would not have got anywhere. The process of decentralisation would not even have started. I resent the suggestion made by some people — I do not refer to Senator Bradford or anybody else in this House — that all life is in Dublin. There is a great deal of wisdom, good life, proper...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Maurice Hayes wanted to be associated with the proposal to agree a composite motion on the issue of landmines. He paid a great tribute to the thoughts and comments of Senator Jim Walsh. This is a sensitive matter. I agree with Senator Hayes that the manner in which we deal with the memory of historical matters is hugely important. We know that Senator Walsh is one of the most...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Referral to Joint Committee (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal 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, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a referral motion whereby No. 17, a motion concerning certain sections of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 relating to powers of detention, amendment of forensic evidence and rearrest, which will cease to be in operation unless a resolution is passed by each House of the Oireachtas, will be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality,...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I was following this debate from my office and I was fascinated by some of it. I put a question informally to the Minister of State yesterday, which I want to repeat today in the Seanad. I have been getting a number of letters from people who I would respect very much, such as those who are involved in retired nursing associations. There is a very strong rumour currently doing the rounds...

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Where was "here"?

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: She is a very nice woman.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Lovely.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator's aunt pass away?

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Baking every day.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is great. Where is it?

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What about their pension? I forgot to ask that.

Seanad: Health (Nursing Homes) (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage (7 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Perhaps the Minister of State will respond to this point.