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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4. No. 1, statements on housing, will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes each, and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than five minutes before the conclusion of the statements. No. 2,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I was referring to Trinity College Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Some 748 votes have vanished.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Oh, yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It became Democratic Left and then the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Top jobs.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We would miss the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of which Department will deal with the legislation on an agreement between the European Union and the United States that will be dealt with this evening. The legislation will be taken by the Department of Transport as it comes under its aegis. The Deputy's party spokesperson on transport who has just come into the Chamber will be in charge of dealing...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, it could. I notice the Department has tightened the allocation of grants this year. Senator Brian Hayes wished the Northern Ireland talks well, for which I thank him. He hoped that there will be a bright new future for the people of the North. He called for a debate on Northern Ireland when the Government representatives return and I hope we will have one. Senator O'Toole sought...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it did not. Talk about bravura, it was something else. How could such a scenario work? He is the very person who gives out about the monopoly on State airports and about having an airport under state control, yet he is now seeking to control another airline. Senator Ryan asked if the Government can do anything right. He said that when the section of road from Fermoy and Cork was...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden raised the issue of the Competition Authority and neglect of the time limit in a takeover. He said the matter should be debated and that those in the authority should resign, which I will not go into now. Senator Ross said the shares in Aer Lingus were sold too cheaply. He said the advisers who advised on the sale are advising on how to cope with the cuckoo in the nest and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It did not work out that way. The Senator also raised the issue of insurance. He is correct in that the cost has come down and we should have a debate on it. Senator O'Meara spoke about youth mental health. She also inquired about the defamation Bill and the privacy Bill. I will have to make arrangements to meet the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, to ask if...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Of behalf of the Seanad but, in particular, on behalf of my party, I pay tribute to the late Tom Fitzpatrick who passed away recently. I note the Dáil paid its tributes yesterday. He had a brief stint in the Seanad on the Administrative Panel before entering the Dáil. In every position he held, he delivered on it with great diligence and commitment. I pay tribute to his time in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 22 and 32, motion 22. No. 1, statements on the UN Committee's report on progress made on the position of children in Ireland, will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5.00 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes each, and the Minister to be called upon...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: As Members spoke, I observed what a wonderfully constructive debate this is. I thank the Minister for coming to the House to listen to the high standard of debate. I begin by saying "Well done" to Senator Tuffy. She spoke about this issue on the Order of Business last May but I was not aware she planned to bring forward a motion during Private Members' business. It is a constructive and...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot hear what the Senator is saying, and I have quite good hearing. The key to this motion lies in deciding how to get started, to settle on the format of the petitions committee. We talk about the disconnect between Europe and the public, but people perceive a disconnect between parliament and the public and Senator Kitt spoke evocatively on this point. Public representatives...

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will keep names out of it. This initiative will be a fine legacy for Senator Tuffy to leave to this House.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We would all agree.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not say that.

Seanad: Petitions Committee: Motion (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I never said that this morning.