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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ...Donegal, which is generally of three years' duration. That is a matter for the Courts Service but it would be useful to raise the matter on the Adjournment. Senator Quinn raised the issue of the flu. It was brought to my attention by Senator Dardis that when the newspapers write about the need to get the flu vaccine, people do so. However, it is not being written about at present and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ...it without knowing its basis. I am sure it is founded on good principles but we would like to know what they are. Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of concern about the suspected case of bird flu in Scotland. He also said we should be careful and proper in our preparations but should not overreact. When such an issue arises many people's reaction is that they will not eat chicken....

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ...also requested a road safety debate, and argued that the insurers, out of their rich pickings, could take a loss leader and help in the matter. Senator Quinn raised the matter of the possible bird flu case in Fife in Scotland and he argued that we should plan ahead, which we should. He noted that the National Pensions Reserve Fund had been doing well, but the managers have been...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: ...and long without a stop, which could well be needed. Senator O'Toole wants clarification about the scare stories to which we are periodically subjected. If it is not about SARS it is about bird flu. We now hear about Africa and he referred to the flu pandemic, which I believe took place in 1917. I have been reprimanded by our resident historian and I am told it was in 1918.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: ...McHugh. Villanova is deemed not to give enough clinical hours to nurses who wish to come back here in spite of having years of experience. Senator Quinn asked if we are prepared for the avian flu. I hope so because the 1918 one was disastrous for the whole world. I will endeavour to establish from the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if we are adequately prepared. In his...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: ...account, that central to our thoughts must be the larger picture namely, that we would all live at peace on this island. It is difficult to manage all those matters. Senator O'Toole mentioned the flu pandemic of 1917 and sought reassurance of our readiness should there be a recurrence, which we hope will not happen. I heard the Senator on radio last week explain in sterling tones that the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: ...about the legal profession in the presence of the Senator. I am not saying she is moving in on anyone. Perhaps she is moving in on the voters. Senator Browne asked if we will be ready for the flu epidemic. He referred to transport and the Luas. People are leaving their cars——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: .... Senator Maurice Hayes asked for a debate on the Patten report and policing in Northern Ireland. I will make inquiries with the Department of Foreign Affairs on the matter. He also referred to the flu epidemic. I think we will all get the flu from being out these nights. You are beyond that, a Chathaoirligh, in terms of your office.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, raised the issue of avian flu and the lack of country of origin labels on poultry and other foods. Senator Dardis made the point that legislation pertaining to Bord Bia, which has responsibility for food, is due before the House tomorrow. This will provide an opportunity to discuss this important issue, which is a source of great worry....