Results 2,941-2,960 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I would not like to see invaders in the home to see whether people are smoking and if there are young children thereââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feighan asked if the Minister for Health and Children would come into the House to explain the reason many people are awaiting admission to hospitals through accident and emergency units. With regard to requests for further interesting debates in the House, between now and Christmas there will not be much time for extra-legislative debates. However, we will see what time is available...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes, the Senator did ask if Second Stage of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004 would be completed today. It is scheduled to finish but we will watch developments and see how the debate is proceeding.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann resolves that sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, shall continue in operation for the period ending on 31 December 2006.
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Motion to Discharge Order for Committee Stage. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank Senator Quinn.
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That is very exemplary.
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Next Friday.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann notes the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: My initial reaction is that the budget is very good.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That is very good.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: We have been applauding all afternoon. We cannot keep applauding.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: They will have to get their rise.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: He did so in the Estimates.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Surely we are allowed to have a drink.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That was provided for in the Estimates.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the Minister of State and the Budget Statement. The correct note was struck by Senator Ross who said it would be difficult for anyone to say anything against the budget, and people will have to swallow hard. This is difficult because I recall spending 1982 to 1987 in opposition when I thought the Government would never be dislodged. However, politics has a way of turning itself on...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: He always spoke passionately about the handicapped, including the capital spend and current expenditure in that area, and this aspect is included in the budget. The Cabinet's determination to be inclusive shines through in this document. We can joke about Fr. Healy and talk about Inchydoney. I have not seen Fr. Healy on television so I am not aware of what he has been saying, but there is no...
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Indeed we will for instalment number two. The Senator did not tell me they were coming to Athlone, which was very mean. I would have been out blowing a trumpet.
- Seanad: Budget Statement 2005: Motion. (1 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I know. Fr. Healy will be pleased with the budget. He may have to say a prayer tonight so that he will praise the budget tomorrow. He cannot but be pleased at what has happened. I was pleased with the mini agricultural package. I am sure the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, had a hand in it because he has not forgotten where he came from. It is a good package which will help young farmers in...