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Seanad: Business of Seanad. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Surely we have eaten into that time. Will the rest of today's proceedings be ten minutes later than scheduled? I am asking for a ruling.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: No, Committee Stage is to resume when the House meets after next week's break.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fine. I was merely hoping to give ten more minutes to the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is Nos. 1, statements on crime, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and all other Senators five minutes, to conclude not later than 1 p.m. and on which Members may share time; and No. 2, motion on Seanad reform (resumed). The Whips are to meet to discuss arrangements for No. 2 as they did not have time to do so this morning. The debate...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The contributions of spokespersons are not to exceed 15 minutes and all other Senators five minutes. However, Members may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no difficulty with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should really be addressing his remarks to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is his hairdo.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senators for their contributions. Senator Brian Hayes mentioned funding for the GAA and, particularly, the elusive sum of €40 million. He also mentioned the need to open up Croke Park – a wonderful facility – to other games in light of the joint Irish-Scottish bid to host the 2008 European football championships. I hope that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism will address...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: No, they are not. Senator Brennan praised his idea of the GAA and I note that the Cathaoirleach was enthused by the debate – without showing it, of course. Senator Coonan wants the Minister for Agriculture and Food to intervene in the ongoing hugely divisive crisis. We will contact his office and see what is the immediate plan, if any, for resolution of that issue. Senator Mansergh raised...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: As I said at the parliamentary party meeting to the Taoiseach, if I knew then what I know now – I was just stating a fact. Likewise, the Opposition can see who is behind them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Wait until Seanad reform is completed. On a more serious point, Senator Ross wants a debate on benchmarking. On that matter, serious talks have yet to begin between the partners, the Government and all the social pillars involved in it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator did not let me finish. An introductory debate would be a good idea. There are divergent views. We heard Senator Mansergh talking about it previously. If we can corral the relevant Minister, it would be a good idea to debate the issue. Senator Finucane raised something with which I am fully in agreement, the question of whether ministerial cars should be exempt from the strictures...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I agree with the Senator. Senator Norris loves Croke Park, but wants a re-examination of the national lottery funding. He also wants the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to look at the plethora of equality legislation to see what progress has been achieved.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is here today. Several Senators raised issues relating his remit. They should ask him when he comes in because he is the relevant person. Senator McHugh wants a debate with the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, who was here yesterday and will be here again when we come back. I hope the Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I would think that the Minister would welcome Senator McHugh's intervention when he is discussing the Digital Hub. After all, as I understand it, the Senator is talking about worldwide electronic communication with the diaspora. The Senator should raise the point with the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not mind the Senator raising anything.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Unlike the Dáil, the Chamber does not have electronic voting. The least we would expect—

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The least we would expect is that we would have electronic voting.