Results 61-69 of 69 for going forward speaker:Josepha Madigan

Centenary of Women's Suffrage: Statements (6 Feb 2018)

Josepha Madigan: Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. Earlier today I launched the Government's programme to commemorate the centenary of the introduction of voting rights for women in parliamentary elections. The programme booklet reprints a remarkable piece of correspondence from Prime Minister Lloyd George to Countess Markievicz, which is now in the collection of the National Museum of Ireland....

Seanad: Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture: Statements (24 Jan 2018)

Josepha Madigan: ...am grateful for and appreciate all of the contributions made by Senators here today. It is great to see their passion, energy and interest in this project. As I outlined in my opening address, the Government will provide €15 million to support Galway as the European city of culture. I am confident that we have a strong team who will develop a strong programme for the year. The...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education and Skills: Dáil na nÓg Delegate Report 2015: Discussion (21 Nov 2017)

Josepha Madigan: I will be brief. I congratulate all the witnesses, including Ms Olive McGovern. It is great to see young people getting involved. There are too many passengers in school who just sit there and do not try to contribute, so it is great to see our witnesses' civic-mindedness coming out. They are all going to make great politicians some day. It is great to see the contribution they are...

Committee on Budgetary Oversight: Equality Budgeting: Discussion (25 Oct 2017)

Josepha Madigan: In his statement Dr. Healy suggested there is very little in the budget in terms of public investment. The spending in budget 2018 on public services and infrastructure increased by 4.5%, going from €1.5 billion to €1.8 billion. We have the M7 motorway, the new emergency department in University Hospital Limerick and the national indoor arena in Blanchardstown. Does Dr. Healy...

Nomination of Taoiseach (14 Jun 2017)

Josepha Madigan: ...this country over the coming years. There will be many challenges ahead but I am confident you are the best person and are best placed to meet these challenges. There is so much we can proud of, yet there is always going to be more to be improved upon. I believe that under your leadership we can take this country forward to a place of continued growth and increased revival. You are...

Bail (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (8 Feb 2017)

Josepha Madigan: ...amendment, it had been found unconstitutional to deny somebody bail on the basis that he or she might commit an offence while on bail. In practice, this meant criminals who knew they were going to prison for a long time could choose to go on a crime spree in order to provide for their families while they were inside and because the consequences were less severe given they were going to...

Public Accounts Committee: Special Report No. 94 of the Comptroller and Auditor General: National Asset Management Agency Sale of Project Eagle (Resumed) (24 Nov 2016)

Josepha Madigan: Some of the characters are more desirable than others and some are quite nefarious, with a plot line changing as it goes along. I am not sitting here in judgement of Mr. Daly or NAMA, for that matter. We have a report to produce and we are trying to establish the truth more than anything else. The witness can understand, from our perspective, when we are hearing different narratives and...

Public Accounts Committee: HSE Financial Statement 2015 (15 Jul 2016)

Josepha Madigan: ...again. I have not been a member of the Committee of Public Accounts before. However, I am aware that this it not the first time a matter like this has been dealt with by the committee. It is not good enough, quite frankly. Many people contribute, donate and volunteer their services to charities and there are wonderful staff in these charities including in Console. These people do not...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Josepha Madigan: ...in the public arena is previous litigation relating to this committee. Has any guidance emanated from this committee that can be given to members in relation to the questioning of anyone who is going to come forward? Is there any guidance emanating as a result of the pending litigation? Has that been considered?