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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Terry referred to the finding of the European Court of Justice. I do not know if it is a matter for the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment or the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, because the latter has responsibility for equality, but we will try to cut through this and find out. I agree with Senator Terry and Senator White on the matter and it is amazing...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Norris signalled the forum in Dublin Castle, A New Heart for Dublin, arranged by Senator Morrissey. Well done to Senator Morrissey. Senator Norris also referred to the sinister attempt to undermine the Taoiseach by sending forged letters to the tribunal, and he made this point very forcefully. Senator Kitt called for a debate on local government and housing. Once upon a time, a...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I see Senator Bannon now chooses to sit in the section for university Senators. In any case, he seeks a debate on radon gas. However, a large-scale programme of grants in that regard is already in operation. He would want to attend to that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, I have co-operated.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The gardaí and I will not be found wanting.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú raised the issue of two Members, one from this House and one from the other, who had to obey the law by revealing the source of their information, asking why that same law does not apply to journalists.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I suspect the Bills will have something to say on that. Senator Feighan brought up what he called corporate bullying, asking how a route to Gatwick initiated by easyJet could be purloined by another airline that went on to drop it. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Nothing changes, and that type of carry-on remains a feature. We have spoken much of the free market today, and it...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: In any event, I did not hear them out. Senator McHugh brings a distinctive northern voice to matters raised here. He spoke of the quota restrictions, particularly on pelagic fish, and their effect on Greencastle and other ports in his area. Perhaps we might have a word on the matter. I am sure the fishing organisations have made a robust case, but I thank the Senator for raising the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: At our party meeting yesterday, Senators unanimously asked that we agree to the Private Members' motion without tabling an amendment. The office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, telephoned me and said he would talk to me at the party meeting. However, owing to the prolongation of events in the other House, we did not have a meeting, and I...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2 is the Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m. until 3.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Wait for Moriarty.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Where was that report published?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I assume Senator Norris's reference to "Dark Ages" is metaphorical.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: What about the Green Party? It will be helpful in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the Garda reserve and the issue of time allocated for the training of reservists, which was also raised over the weekend by Ms Kathleen O'Toole, the head of the Garda inspectorate. The Garda Representative Association used terminology such as "despise" and "hate" which is like an incitement to hatred. I was distressed by...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is, but it is not very——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, because I telephoned the equality person about a particular matter and was told the legislation is very nebulous and difficult to interpret.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have it, I hope. Senator Quinn also stated the proposed ban on the sale of packets of ten cigarettes will not go ahead. This is a shame because purchasing these packets is the preserve of young people, including young women. The reason given for not going ahead with the ban is that the tobacco industry has stated many such packets have been already manufactured and has asked what...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They certainly will do far worse.