Results 3,101-3,120 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That is fine.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: If Senator Browne wishes to sit next week, we will sit next week.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley spoke about the need for a new type of driving licence. I did not see the "Prime Time" report about computer games, although I believe that what was shown was quite terrifying.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: The programme reported last night on aggression and those who encourage aggression. Senator Norris proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, as he is entitled to do. The proposal, which was seconded by Senator Ross, is that we take No. 23, motion 11, after the Order of Business. Senator Norris mentioned that the Joint Committee on Transport has unanimously supported the proposed metro,...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan spoke about planning matters. Senator Feeney discussed the sad outcome of the case of a 15 year old boy, for whom a suitable place could not be found. Senator McHugh expressed concern about the high intake of alcohol among Irish teenagers. He mentioned the North West Alcohol Forum, which is seeking funding for a five-year pilot project. The forum includes members of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Jim Walsh called for a debate on the collusion issue in January, or whenever we come back. I will be glad to facilitate such a discussion. Senator Ross, who has a bad coldââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: He has a bad throat.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross seconded Senator Norris's amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross referred to political appointments. The appointments in question are Government appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Under legislation introduced by the former Minister, Nora Owen,ââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: ââthe Judicial Appointments Board makes recommendations to the Government, which makes the appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I would like to make it clear that they are not political appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Glynn said that a debate is needed on type two diabetes, which is a health matter. Senator Ulick Burke discussed the forthcoming legislation on elderly people, which we will provide time to debate. Senator Ormonde spoke about the role of parents, a matter she has raised previously. She is right to argue that people have responsibilities after they beget children. They are responsible...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That refers to the final appointment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I cannot take the debate now.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: It is not a rumour, it is a fact.
- Seanad: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alterations of Duties) Order 2004: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the following order in draft: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alterations of Duties) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 25 November 2004.
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Dublin and Monaghan Bombings) Order 2005: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann: âbearing in mind the specific matters considered by the Government to be of significant public concern arising from the Dublin and Monaghan bombings on 17 May 1974 which resulted in the deaths of 33 people, including one pregnant woman, and injuries to a significant number of people, the evidence uncovered by the Garda investigation was deemed insufficient to...
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Much as I would like to personally, we do not second Opposition amendments.
- Seanad: Northern Ireland Peace Process: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I second the motion and wish to reserve my right to speak later, when the Taoiseach and Senator Brian Hayes have contributed.