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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Mary White: I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his appointment and Senator Rory Kiely on his appointment as Cathaoirleach yesterday. It is a great privilege for both men. With regard to the former Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications, Senator O'Rourke – I will keep calling her "Minister"– it was an incredible experience to see her wisdom during the opening of the Seanad yesterday....

Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Mary White: The enlargement of the European Union to include countries of central and eastern Europe is of historic importance. In Ireland, we are in a privileged position to have a direct say on the process. It is a daunting prospect to have the eyes of 500 million Europeans upon us. Whether the Nice treaty is adopted hinges exclusively on the decision of the Irish people in the forthcoming referendum....

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary White: It is only my third day in the Seanad, but I want to give my reaction to the proceedings. I concur with the views expressed by Senator Brian Hayes on the overuse of prepared scripts. Many of the presentations during the Nice debate lasted 15 minutes but were repetitive. People who were not here at the beginning of the debate came in and repeated what had already been said. That is...

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

Mary White: I am an action woman rather than a public speaker. I am amazed that few people listen to one another speaking. I would have loved a full discussion today on the current crisis in Northern Ireland. Nationalists and republicans in Northern Ireland look to us to represent them. I do not agree that we cannot speak on this sensitive issue until the discussions are complete. Many of us could...

Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)

Mary White: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, to the House. I am delighted that my election to the Seanad enables me to participate in this discussion this evening. Tumultuous changes have taken place in our society over the past 20 years and, as the Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke, stated so eloquently, we have to participate in and be part of that change.

Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)

Mary White: It was in 1969 and I was discriminated against while working in the Office of Public Works. My boss tried to keep me on but the rule in the Civil Service was that I had to resign when I got married. I have been an active participant in events on the Garvaghy Road for many years and every 12 July I witness discrimination and racism. Members might be surprised that I would use that word but the...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: I am not clear on how much time Members are actually taking.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: Perhaps we could extend the debate until 5.05 p.m.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for allowing an extension because I thought the timing went a little adrift earlier this afternoon. I do not want to go back over everything, but I would like to remind everybody in the Seanad that the 1921 Treaty gave 26 counties political freedom from Britain – after about 600 years – but there were Six Counties which were left disenfranchised. There were...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: They would want to manage themselves because it is encouraging Jeffrey Donaldson and David Burnside— (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: I always listen to Senator Norris.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: —to put pressure on David Trimble that he failed to sell the Agreement to the majority of the Unionists. Many of the Unionists do not feel that devolved government is in their economic interests and many of them do not want to share power with the Nationalists, whether one likes it or not. I have many friends on the Unionist and republican and Nationalist sides. The bottom line, as far as I...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (23 Oct 2002)

Mary White: That is what they want.

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary White: I wish to make a number of brief comments. I commend the Minister on the speech he delivered earlier. He dealt with the Lindsay report and the action he intends to take in a fulsome and satisfactory manner. I compliment him on the fact that he remained in the House for the entire debate and did not leave when he had made his contribution.

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary White: As a new Member, I find it disturbing to see Ministers coming and going during debates. I thank the Minister on behalf of all those who suffered for remaining in the Chamber for the debate. I also compliment him for apologising many times during his contribution on behalf of the State for what happened to the people who died and to the families who suffered distress.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary White: I thank the Minister of State for staying here to listen to the debate. It is important for him to listen to the contributions of the Members. Some Ministers do not stay here during our discussions. Community employment schemes have been effective as a means of helping unemployed people to move into employment in the open labour market. The success rate is obvious, given that 45% of people on...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Mary White: The Taoiseach constantly makes the point that it is a socialist and inclusive party. Cutting back the schemes for the most vulnerable people in society will send out the wrong signals. It is important the party does not allow this to happen. As an employer who has tried to help people who are long-term unemployed, many of whom have families who cannot get them up for work in the morning, I am...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

Mary White: People love the train.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Mary White: We need clarity.