Results 161-180 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and on which Senators may share time. I am very aware that it is not appropriate to announce a time of closure in the Seanad, but I hope this will come to a peaceful...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made a passionate statement about the current anti-racism week. He also asked about the worker permit Bill. This issue was also taken up by Senator O'Toole. There is no doubt that it is one of the biggest issues facing this country. Perception in this issue is important and has far-reaching effects. We all profess to be non-racist, to be in favour of the welcoming agenda...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: On behalf of my party, I wish to express our sympathy on the sad death of Richard Hourigan. I did not know Richard Hourigan, even though I was a Member of the Dáil on one occasion when he was a Member of the Seanad. I cannot accurately place him but, having read about him and spoken about him to Senator Brennan, I have obtained a clearer picture of him. Richard Hourigan served as a Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into certain planning matters and payments, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes. We expect that it will come to a conclusion no later than 5 p.m. Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: If Members wish the debate to continue later, that is fine. I agree to remain until 6 p.m. or 10 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: On this debate, yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: On a point of information, because the Senator will be gone, the Lindsay tribunal has concluded but it is an interim report and that was the wording used in Dáil Éireann.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Sadly, I am, yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: We did send word to his office of the issues that the Senator had raised.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of a State appeal to the recent decision of the High Court in the case of a man convicted of drug trafficking. We were all shocked at the result of that appeal. I will endeavour to establish if an appeal is to be made. The Senator rightly pointed out that when people involved in trafficking drugs or young people see the goods being confiscated they know...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: He is busy counting money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane raised the issues concerning the fishing industry. It is hoped the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources will come to the House next week to debate the Fisheries (Amendment) Bill. I hope the debate can be extended to include statements and questions on the fishing industry. My colleague, Senator Dardis, has informed me that the EU Agriculture and Fisheries...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It would be useful if the Senator raised this issue on the Adjournment. I am aware of a couple who were informed it would take 12 months before they could take the first test regarding suitability to be adoptive parents. Senator Bannon raised the issue of fluoridation. A significant report was published on this issue and one of the senior lecturers in UCG was the main author. We should have a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sorry to cut across the Minister of State, but Senator O'Meara said that, in the opinion of the medical world, the woman concerned did not have the symptoms, but she had deep concerns.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: That is what I understood Senator O'Meara to have said. I am sorry to speak out of turn, but such concerns can often be the precursor of the real symptoms.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: I know the Minister of State understood that.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Services. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: He did say he would follow up on it.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Clinical Psychology Courses. (12 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: It is good that the Senator is raising it now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on tourism, with 15 minutes for the contributions of spokespersons and ten minutes for those of other Senators, the debate to conclude at 1.30 p.m. and in which Members may share time; and No. 2, motion re the report of the Lindsay tribunal, with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes and those of other Senators ten minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary O'Rourke: What is the matter?