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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ——who was the chairman of the party and could not speak on the matter, supported the current leader. This was because Deputy McDowell showed respect for this House, attended the House, debated in it and answered questions. He was the Minister most cognisant of the respect due to this House. Senator O'Toole also stated that he had great ideas for spending €3 billion. We all have....

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: According to Senator Ryan, the EU has fudged the issue. We will endeavour to have a debate on the Middle East, where we can consider the Lebanon and the cluster bombs left there. Senator Mansergh praised the excellent debate on the Shot at Dawn Campaign and praised Senator Mooney. He sought debates on energy policy, the Middle East and Northern Ireland. On the radio today I heard Peter...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am delighted that, as Senator Coghlan stated, Dinis Cottage will be cosy and safe for the winter. Senator Coghlan is requesting that money be spent on Killarney House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú referred to the leaking of confidential information. I do not think it originated from the Opposition parties or the tribunal. We must look nearer home on this matter. Senator Finucane raised the matter of Bulgaria and Romania joining the EU on 1 January 2007, and the possibility of work permits for those entering from those countries. That issue will evolve as time...

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Christmas recess.

Seanad: Disability Act 2005: Motion (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the sectoral plans which have been prepared by the following Ministers: Minister for Health and Children, Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Minister for Transport, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 30, motion 26. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2 is a referral motion whereby the subject matter of motion 21 on today's Order Paper is being referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights for consideration. Under the Disability...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Was that a compliment?

Seanad: Building Societies (Amendment) Bill 2006: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 September 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I think the planned sos will have to be abandoned, but we will see. Senator Brian Hayes brought up the issue of the wonderful library we have in Leinster House. He said there is only one librarian remaining there and asked when the decision regarding this was taken. We now know the decision was taken by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, of which Senators O'Toole, Ulick Burke and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They can vote in other elections, such as the local and European elections, but they cannot vote in general elections. Senator Finucane agrees with having a debate on the register of electors.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, that is what I said. I referred to the register of electors.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Leyden always has very imaginative ideas.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane also referred to Professor Drumm and orthodontic waiting lists. He spoke about the categories for treatment, A or B. The idea of including orthodontic treatments under the National Treatment Purchase Fund is a good one. Treatment is delayed and when children are examined after waiting two and half or three years, treatment is sometimes found to be unnecessary, although that...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross pointed out that we debated social partnership in this House and, except for himself, all voted for it. He is aghast at the strike at Dublin Airport. We are all aghast at it but, as Senators Mansergh and Daly said, we recognise that the workers have concerns which have not been addressed. If one is sitting in a comfortable leather armchair, it is all very well to rant about these...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The debate on it petered out. The Bill then went to the Dáil, it must have made some amendments to it and the Bill has come back to this House for the sole purpose of considering those amendments. We could not keep ping-ponging legislation from one Chamber to another.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have to wait and see what will happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon also raised the matters of the Longford hospital casualty unit and the M4. I point out that if faults are found on any major road surfaces, the contractor repairs them, not the State.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They have not increased since that road opened.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Daly raised the matter of a tense meeting in Shannon.