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- 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. (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 carsââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)
Fergal Browne: I agree with Senator O'Toole on the need for the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to explain her plans, if any, to address the potential dangers of a flu pandemic which occurs every few decades. As far as I know, our plan dates back to 2002 and has not been updated. Today in Luxembourg, 22 countries will meet to discuss this important topic. England already has 14.6...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)
Joe O'Toole: ...the most hopeful, optimistic and encouraging intervention in the Northern discussions. It is crucially important that this is recognised by the House. In 1917 millions of people died from an influenza pandemic which had devastating effects on every continent. A similar situation and circumstances which led to that outbreak are coming into place at this time. There is a very strong...
- 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...