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- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Will Senator Norris come down and do some canvassing for me?
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Very good.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator heard what the other Senator said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Cathaoirleach is saying it is not very appropriate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We should all be out there. Senator Norris spoke about what happened to him when he went to somebody's aid. We were not laughing at that but at the way he said it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It has not affected the Senator's lip in generic terms, what he can say or how he says it. We were not laughing at the idea of a person going to the aid of another person and being attacked. Senator Glynn raised the matter of the ugly face of the NIMBY syndrome which is prevalent here and he sought a debate on the responsibilities of citizens. Senator Terry raised the matter of pensions and...
- Seanad: Report of Independent Commission of Inquiry: Motion (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann, notwithstanding the order of 5 July, 2006, requesting the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, or a sub-committee thereof, to consider, including in public session, the report of the independent commission of inquiry into the bombing of Kay's Tavern, Dundalk, and to report back to Seanad Ãireann by 17 November 2006, now requests the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should not come down to Longford-Westmeath.
- Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He is already standing elsewhere.
- Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes.
- Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: On behalf of the Seanad I welcome Ambassador Bruton to the House. His sense of curiosity and optimism are hugely engaging characteristics that have always imbued his work in this country, in Europe and now on a wider scale. I invite Senator Ormonde, our representative on the Joint Committee on European Affairs, to pose a question.
- Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes.
- Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: They have submitted applications and been rejected.
- Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Minister to the House. His willingness to come to this Chamber is remarkable and we appreciate it. I also thank the Progressive Democrats for this motion which gives us a chance to look at the whole planning issue. County Westmeath has the dubious honour of having the highest refusal rate for planning applications in the past year. That fact was paraded as if it is wonderful....
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Who had?
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: In Leinster House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes congratulated the fire brigade and the Garda SÃochána for policing and taking care of the fireworks displays last night and I wish to say the same for what happened where I come from. There was a much quieter display but I take his point about community groups obtaining a licence for such displays. There is no greater thrill for a young person than to witness a bonfire...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He did not mention Longford.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon stated there was a lack of funding for the disabled person's grant and I agree with him. It is more the slowness with which the matter is approached rather than the money. Senator Mansergh said the PIAB has been a catalyst for lower insurance costs and I agree with him. He is very puzzled by the Basque peace process and the vote in Europe. Senator Norris referred to the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also asked for a rolling debate on health and this was echoed by Senator Glynn who also wants a debate on fireworks. When parents knew it was illegal to have fireworks, they kept a watch on their young people. Senator Higgins agreed with Senator Ormonde that this Chamber is a suitable venue to debate what is happening in Europe. We are clearing Mr. Bruton for this term and hope...