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- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: But I have just started giving him comfort.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should not go that road.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: An Taisce would object to a manhole.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: An Taisce would object to a hen coop, and it is very firmly linked to the Greens.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I am endeavouring to do so. Senator Feighan raised last week's alarming news regarding drug trafficking. His colleague, Senator Cummins, brought up that at the time, speaking of the Western Region Drugs Task Force. The upshot was that the Senator wished the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Noel Ahern, to attend the House and debate the...
- Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006 â Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business. As all Stages of the Bill are to be taken this afternoon, it is proposed that Second Stage will conclude no later than 5.10 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of other Senators...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: They have no customers.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I would say the Labour Party would be delighted to have Senator Mansergh. Senator Brian Hayes raised the lax rules governing private airfields. We have all been alarmed by the laxness over who comes and goes and where they go. There is a mobile Customs and Excise group that visits small, private airports but it is not satisfactory that we hear about events like this on the news. I will...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan then raised the issue of the honorary degrees for the captains of the two Ryder Cup teams. I was surprised by this myself. The parent body of NUI was not brought into the discussions apparently. He also raised the issue of the medical equipment which would have helped a young woman travelling on a major airline. The whole matter was sad. He also asked about the Oireachtas...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden called for a debate on energy, advising Fine Gael to update its website. He slipped the great feat for Roscommon in nicely, and, as a native of that county, I agree with him. They were a great little team.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coonan asked about the various charges on the ESB bill which add up to 20% of the total, and the Government dividend that has been taken from the board of ESB, asking if it could be waived, something that would be of assistance to consumers. Senator Brennan asked for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to come into the House to discuss the water services...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Exactly. Senator White sought a debate on aging and retirement. She said the point she raised in an Adjournment debate had not yet been fulfilled, namely, that a doctor in private practice can treat someone over 70, but a doctor in public service cannot. As regards Senator Coonan's remarks, the Minister for Agriculture and Food is not missing. She is all over the newspapers today, having...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: No, she was not. She is doing her job. The Senator sought a debate on housing, homelessness and social and affordable housing. Such a debate was also sought yesterday by Senator Maurice Hayes. I will be glad to facilitate those requests. Senator Coonan also referred to the sugar beet compensation money that has not been paid. That has been the cause of some alarm so perhaps we can...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006 â Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 12.30 p.m.; and No. 2, International Criminal Court Bill 2003 â Committee Stage, to be taken at 12.30 p.m. until 2.30 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ryan is not in the loop anyway.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I am always prepared to co-operate with the Garda.
- Seanad: Telecommunications Services: Motion (27 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: That Bill is coming.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes inquired about proposed legislation for this session. The legislative programme will include: the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill, Committee and Final Stages; the Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Bill; the Prisons Bill; and the Child Care (Amendment) Bill, about which Senator O'Meara has been asking. We will also debate the Appropriation Bill and...