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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: Céim an Coiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Sep 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Now. Aontaíodh na Céimeanna eile a thógáil inniu. Agreed to take remaining Stages today. Cuireadh an Bille tríd an gCoiste agus tuairiscíodh é gan leasú. Bill put through Committee and reported without amendment. Cuireadh an cheist: "Go rithfear an Bille anois." Question proposed: "That the Bill do now pass."

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: Céim an Coiste agus na Céimeanna a bheidh Fágtha. Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (13 Sep 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach and those who took the Chair on occasion for the efficient way in which this debate was conducted. I particularly compliment the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Roche, who attended the House for long periods, both yesterday and today, on the fine contribution he made in summing up the debate on the Bill today. His...

Seanad: Ráiteas mar Eolas do Vótálaithe i ndáil leis an mBille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: Tairiscint. Statement for the Information of Voters in relation to the Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Motion (13 Sep 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Tairgim: Go ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn, 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun Airteagal 29 den Bhunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002, agus is ábhar do reifreann bunreachta. An Sceideal 1.Is é...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re address by the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Pat Cox, MEP, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion re restoration of Digital Hub Development Agency Bill, 2002, to the Order Paper, to be taken without debate; No. 3, motion re Order of Business, to be taken without debate; No. 4, motion re Seanad reform, with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it is 20 minutes or less.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: No, I said the motion that we allow that address will be taken without debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Many of the 20 speakers on the Order of Business, including Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole, McDowell, Mooney, Coghlan and O'Meara, spoke about the problems in the North and the issues surrounding the report of the Flood tribunal. Debates were requested on both issues.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: A ruling was made at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that if someone wished to introduce the idea of a person addressing the House, it should be raised at the committee, as was done in this case. It is on the Order Paper without debate today as an announcement made out of courtesy so all Members of the House would know that the committee agreed to the address. Senator Ross wanted to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: We will see.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara called for the amendment of legislation because of today's decision in the courts. I will bring that to the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform because this could lead to a serious situation in many domestic violence cases very quickly. Senator Henry mentioned the report of the Inspector of Mental Institutions and requested a debate. The Whips will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is hard to answer the comments of Senator Norris from the floor.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: That issue is one I have been reminded of by Senator Mooney. There is permanent attention to that trial by the Government's consular representative. I am glad of this because she is a formidable woman. I met her once and can say that she will maintain a very strong watching brief on the matter. I will convey the concerns of Senators regarding the issue. I hope I have not left anyone out; if I...

Seanad: Address by Distinguished Persons: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. Pat Cox, President of the European Parliament be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 10 October, 2002 and the following arrangements shall apply in relation to that day. The Seanad...

Seanad: Digital Hub Development Agency Bill, 2002: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move:

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

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 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Christmas recess. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann, recognising the views expressed by Members of the 22nd Seanad concerning the issue of Seanad reform, instructs a sub-committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to be established so that proposals can be brought forward. The Cathaoirleach indicates I may speak to the motion, but I intend to speak at a later date.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I understand the point the Senator is making and he is correct, but for the purposes of this debate we intend it to run for a few weeks, if that is all right. I know that is not what the Senator refers to.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator could have fooled me.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Or money issues.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It could visit Athlone.