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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not think the Taoiseach is looking for votes in the European Parliament. He is a very distinguished person who brought the constitution together in one piece. It is annoying that one would endeavour to undermine him in such a sneaky way and we on this side of the House will not allow it. He will acquit himself wonderfully. She can sulk in the corner if she wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I apologise, a Chathaoirligh, I could not resist it. The awful thing about it all is that nobody seems to know it. Senator Jim Higgins and Deputy Kenny do not know about it. That is very odd.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I think it is interesting. Senator Quinn raised the issue of global warming and said there are advantages. He said the sharks were in our seas and that one could see dolphins and other sea mammals much closer to land because of the warmer seas. I seek the indulgence of the Chair to explain again that Mr. Bruton will be in the House next Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the provisions of the Official Languages Act 2003 relating to placenames, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the need for an all-island approach to dealing with the release of convicted paedophiles. He understands that an individual who broke the terms of his probation order in Northern Ireland and is now resident in the South need only report to the Garda once, after which he is free to go about his business without any ongoing monitoring. The Senator believes there...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: All will be revealed in the budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh was appreciative of the farm organisations which seem prepared to endorse the new social partnership deal. As he said, they will now be inside the tent looking out rather than outside looking in. Senator Mansergh also referred to the recent report which showed that Ireland, along with three other countries, has the greatest media freedom in the western world. This is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Patents (Amendment) Bill 1999 — Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, the contributions of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, and the Minister to be called to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right. The Senator did that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What about Senator Ross himself?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, brought up the topical, sensitive and sad issue of carnage on the roads, accentuated by incidents involving groups of young men. The recent events in Monaghan brought us all up short but there were disturbing aspects of that crash which people are not inclined to discuss at a sensitive time. Nevertheless, they are serious facts. He also...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister wishes to engage in a further consultative process but the Bill will not be dropped.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It will not be taken this term. Senator Minihan raised the issue of salmon conservation. He pointed out that 1 January is the beginning of the new salmon season and decisions on the salmon conservation report will have to be made by then. I love hearing Senator Henry's voice on her recent radio advertisements. She raised the deplorable state of our prisons and again asked for a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They will be the very people with the big report another year on claiming there is not enough money being spent on A, B, C and D. Economists are a most doleful clique. I agree with Senator Bannon on the roll-out of home care packages. He is aware I raised the matter at a recent HSE meeting. He also called for a debate on the conditions of secondary and regional roads. Senator Kenneally...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that statements on the Government White Paper on Irish Aid be taken at 4 p.m. as the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs is attending Question Time in the Dáil.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I know that there may be a specific protocol for such matters, but I would not like to let the occasion pass without expressing our regret at the losses suffered by our Chief Whip, Senator Moylan, and Senator Ó Murchú. The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Government White Paper on Irish Aid (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Good for her. I bet that was a woman.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the issue of care of the elderly and said new legislation is promised. His remarks focused on Professor O'Neill's report and when it would be published. As is often the case in the Seanad, there already has been a good and balanced mini-debate on the matter by Members this morning. Of course, the report will be published. The Minister, Deputy Harney, has said as...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (19 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought the Senator had put forward a Bill.