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Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ormonde supported the call for a debate on the freedom of banks to give credit so quickly and easily. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997 which restricts credit unions' operations. He asked for the Financial Regulator to examine the provision which he claims can be changed by ministerial order. Nearly everyone has an account with a credit union,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He is one of us and we are delighted with the news.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn referred to credit card debt and also to conserving water. He pointed out that in France hot water comes straight from the tap, but in Ireland one has to run it for a while. Such a system would be useful in water conservation. Senator Moylan pointed out how easy it was to receive a credit limit extension on a credit card. Senator Terry raised the point about the concerns of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: As Senator Mansergh pointed out, they may be so questioned at the Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service. Senator Bradford also raised the issue of section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997. Senator Mansergh raised the issue of the identity cards and passports.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Monday.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: At 3 p.m. on Monday, 3 July 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Caligula also nominated a horse to the Senate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the welcome news of the US Supreme Court decision. Everybody was pleased about that. When I read about the decision, I recalled when we first debated Guantanamo Bay in the House. I thought the world was going to fall in on us. However, this shows that a small Chamber and a small country can raise the profile of an issue by constantly debating it. I remember feeling...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It had been stated that if the old guard left, all would be well. However, although the old guard has left, the new guard is not doing much better in this respect.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It is a long way. The Senator would be obliged to get up at 2 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ó Murchú spoke on international law and I agree with him. People might ask what is the point in discussing such matters in this House and might ask who is listening. I refer to the Skibbereen Eagle adage. However, it is important for the House to debate what are the correct principles for the world. The Senator also spoke about the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the Senator's point pertained to the issue of Tibet. The House will not have time next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the House will have the debate in the autumn. Subjects for debate in the autumn are piling up nicely. Senator Fitzgerald spoke of the threat of drink and discussed the phenomenon of both parents going out to work. While discussing child care, he mentioned the key role of nurturing. It is possible to both work and nurture. As Members who are parents know, it is quite difficult but can be...

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: And a pleasure it would be.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: There would have to be compelling evidence.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice Bill 2004 — Second Stage, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., spokespersons will have 15 minutes and other Senators ten minutes, and the Minister will be called upon to reply not later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage. There will be a sos from 1 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: It would be.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I was thinking about that. I will discuss it with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I spoke with him as well.

Seanad: Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: This Bill is interesting and progressive and at the same time quite homely and comforting. It is relying on an old tenet that still holds good, namely, that communities can help themselves. I am not at all surprised that the idea originated in Canada and then moved to the United States because the people in those countries are full of get-up-and-go. I understand European cities will take up...