Results 261-280 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome Jody Blake and Senator Kate Walsh back to this Chamber. I congratulate the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, on their efforts to try to secure the release of the hostage, Mr. Bigley, in light of the fact that his mother comes from Dublin. It is very important that every effort be made and I congratulate our Government on its exertions to that end. Since...

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate the efforts of Deputy Mary Wallace when she dealt with this matter and brought it so far although for some reason it went no further. I also compliment the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy O'Dea, for launching the national disability strategy last week. Having listened to the previous speakers, I...

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: Why table an amendment? Everyone will be pushing for this money to be allocated.

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: We do not need the Senator to tell us that.

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I am trying to do that.

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: Why was the amendment tabled, particularly if it is stated that the Opposition agrees with everything in the Bill?

Seanad: Disability Services: Motion. (29 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: The legislation is already in place. The equality framework relating to equal employment has been in existence since 1998, while people also have access to the Equal Status Act 2000 and the Equality Act 2004. A couple of months ago we put in place the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act. We are carrying out the preparation and it took a great deal of time to progress...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Statements (Resumed). (30 Sep 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him well for the next two years in office. I agree with Senator Bradford that too drastic changes would be dangerous. This Chamber has served the public very well. This is my third term in the Seanad and my father and brother also served here. Over the years my family has made a significant contribution to this House and we acknowledge its...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Ann Ormonde: We were not shocked.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to highlight a dispute between the Department of Education and Science and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the new framework for qualifications for craft persons. While FÁS qualifications are the responsibility of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, there is confusion and many people have asked me at what level the bachelor...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (27 Oct 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share my time with Senator Kitt.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (27 Oct 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister. I did not intend to speak on the motion but I am glad that it was brought forward because it gives us the opportunity to discuss whether peace can be achieved and whether there is any way to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict and the awful mess in Iraq. I have given some thought to the matter and I believe there is a way to achieve these things. Senator Lydon...

Seanad: Report of National Advisory Committee on Drugs: Statements (Resumed). (3 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in his brief. I have listened to him debating this matter. He has great empathy for the subject. Today we are holding a timely mid-term review of how the strategy is working. The survey on the prevalence of different types of drugs is useful as it is important to have the facts. We may have to revamp our strategy based on the kinds of drugs...

Seanad: Public Transport in the Greater Dublin Area: Statements. (9 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and wish him well. I worked with him when he was Minister of State with responsibility for the elderly and he will fulfil his new role well. The introduction of the national development plan has resulted in significant investment to revitalise transport in the greater Dublin area. The two Luas lines have been a great success. The journey from...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I had not intended speaking on this Bill but I felt obliged to say a few words having listened to the debate. We are all aware of people working in the area of therapy against whom complaints have been made. It is important to have a statutory establishment of a professional council. The registration boards would give a curriculum vitae of their professional qualifications, education and...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: We always liked the Minister of State.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share time with Senator Maurice Hayes.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, for introducing a quality Book of Estimates. It is based on having money and deciding how to allocate the resources. I am pleased that there will be increases in the areas about which Senator Terry has expressed concern. I, too, would be concerned if the disadvantaged were not looked after, if...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: The statements are in the Book of Estimates. More than €460 million will be spent on disadvantage next year. That is a colossal amount by any standards. There is an 8% increase in spending on adult education. There will be an increase in the quality of adult guidance, adult literacy, the VTOS programme and child care facilities. This is mentioned in the Estimates. I worked in that sector...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I make no bones about that. I come from a medical background and I am aware of the consequences of not having a radiotherapy unit in Waterford and not being able to provide this necessary service. The Tánaiste is sensitive about this matter and is giving it detailed consideration. Another matter that deserves consideration is the interaction between the Department of Health and Children and...