Results 2,421-2,440 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m. Business will also be introduced on supplementary Order Papers during the sitting. These will deal with an expediency motion and the actual motion regarding the establishment of the select committee in accordance...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, raised the question of the mentally handicapped. Everyone in the House would agree that much remains to be done. Having said that, there have been great improvements, from the time when his own party was in government and thereafter. I readily admit, however, that much more needs to be done. We are all united on the later point which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, it is not. It is a long time ago. Anyway, there were no dishwashers and I washed and washed, but got paid. I have sympathy with students who want to earn some money. Of course one does not want it to cut across their studies. I recall my father saying he did not care how late I stayed out and that he knew I would behave myself. Little did he know. He insisted, however, that I should be in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh is right to say the financial figures are good. He also mentioned the debate on the nitrates directive. There was an attempt on "Morning Ireland" this morning to stir it up, so to speak. A derogation will be sought in July. The farmers were putting their case as the opening salvo for the talks. Senator Quinn raised the matter of the air traffic control problems in Heathrow...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Would the participants in the Committee Stage debate on the Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 like to continue beyond the proposed finishing time of 2 p.m?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Could the Committee Stage debate be concluded in the next ten or 15 minutes?

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fair enough.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: That is fine.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (3 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: On Tuesday, 15 June 2004, at 2.30 p.m. I wish Senators happy hustings.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 — Report Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 4.15 p.m.; No. 2, Civil Liability and Courts Bill 2004 — Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1 or at 4.15 p.m. and to conclude no later than 6.30 p.m.; and No. 3, motion re...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: There would.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have to go around the hotels again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Is the Senator suggesting there will be a revolution?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Which beach? Is it the beach in Spiddal?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator did not know where he was——

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, quite rightly praised the turnout at the elections. It was magnificent in light of the stories one hears from around Europe about a decline in voter participation. I suppose we all have different ideas as to why our turnout increased but it is very good when people turn out in large numbers. I thank the Senator for his other kind comments. As...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole referred to the committee working on a particular matter and clearly expressed his views, which will be on the record as is fair. He asked if I would speak privately on the matter and I undertake to do so. Senator O'Meara echoed the comments about the path being pursued and spoke about the vagaries of the electorate. She spoke about the Hanly report and decentralisation. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senators should remember the words: "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old time is still a-flying".

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator does not know real poetry. It was Horace who wrote "carpe diem". Everyone has rightly congratulated those who were elected to local authorities. I spent many years on an authority. Those who failed have come out with their heads held high. They have had their hopes dashed and it is quite serious and difficult for them to cope among their families and friends. However, that is the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Jun 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know. I would think it has slipped below the horizon.