Results 2,121-2,140 of 2,735 for speaker:Marie Louise O'Donnell
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: No.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I thank the witnesses for the presentations, which touch on what this committee is really supposed to be about, namely, culture, heritage and the Gaeltacht. When I think of culture, I think of arts in the centre. A few points have been raised. We seem to have to consistently convince the Government about the power of music. If the witnesses were not here - Mr. Ó Murchú from...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I asked about the effect of a tax incentive.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: We had an introduction to tourism from our member from Kerry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: Chairman, the Deputy is not here for the reply.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I asked that question in a general sense. I am of the view that creativity should always have its own independence and that when a group such as Music Generation collaborates, it is to its advantage that it remains independent. The musicianship should also remains independent and not be beamed down by a big mother ship. Without the four organisations before the committee, where would we...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: That is quite generous.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs: Ceol in Éirinn: Plé (23 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I am wondering whether Sing Out With Strings could use some of that funding, instead of being obliged to go begging around the shops and alleyways of Limerick.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I welcome my colleagues and friends from Foxford in County Mayo. They come from areas of business, education and medicine. One of them was the first face and voice of the blood bank many years ago and we know the contribution made by that organisation to Irish society and life. They are very welcome. I grew up with them and they know everything about me. They know how much everything...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I am articulate here because of the nuns. Interestingly, when I was pregnant and on my own, it was the nuns who took me in and gave me the psychological ability to move on. I am not so fast in saying this. I believe in choice and all that comes with it but the Catholic Church has made a distinctive and distinguished contribution to this country. We should be quiet about how we will batter...
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: This is very good coming from the Senator who wanted to close us down.
- Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: Yes.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: The Senator cannot-----
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: On a point of order, I am sorry to stop the Leas-Chathaoirleach in full flight but can somebody tell me how we can be making all these decisions when there are only four of us sitting here? We have no quorum.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: That is exactly what we are doing.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: There are four of us here, we might as well be standing at a bus stop.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I am not chastising the Leas-Chathaoirleach nor would I think to do such a thing but there are only four of us.
- Seanad: Radiological Protection (Amendment) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: We are like people standing at a bus stop and thinking they are in the Seanad.
- Seanad: Community Banking System: Statements (30 May 2018)
Marie Louise O'Donnell: I thank the Leader for facilitating my request to have the Minister come to the House and thank the Minister for taking the time to do so. I appreciate it. The big question is where lies An Post, the country's national treasure? Does it envisage becoming a full service bank like Kiwibank in New Zealand or the Sparkassen in Germany or does it plan further co-operation with the pillar banks?...