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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary White: I look forward to the Taoiseach's visit to the House to dialogue with us. I hope that visit is imminent. I compliment him on the visit of the Chinese Vice President, Mr. Xi Jinping. Of the world's population of 6.7 billion, 20% live in China. One in every five people on the planet is Chinese. The weekend's visit was exciting and spine-chilling. For Ireland, it was as dramatic as the day...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary White: I congratulate the Taoiseach on a most successful visit. It was clear from the pictures in the newspapers that the man thoroughly enjoyed himself. His visit to the emerald isle dominated the Chinese media, which are thrilled that China is forging a relationship with a country of 4.4 million people. China's population increases by that figure every year. This is a milestone in the trade...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary White: The Leader should apologise.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Feb 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: I ask that the Leader provide time for a debate on older Irish citizens. In September last, the Leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Martin, asked me to prepare a policy document for Fianna Fáil on the issue of older people in Irish society. I spent the past six months meeting the different groups engaged in this area. Yesterday, Deputy Martin and I launched this document, which has the full...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: It is also unlawful. Mandatory retirement in the UK and Northern Ireland has been repealed. Fianna Fáil intends to introduce legislation in this area. In January of this year, the euro-barometer indicated that 46% of Irish people would like to remain in work after 65 years of age. People are eager to participate in society. There are 20 recommendations in my document, all of which I will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: One recommendation - in respect of which I pleaded with the former Minister, Deputy Harney - is that women of 65 years of age be entitled to free breast cancer screening.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Feb 2012)

Mary White: Fianna Fáil proposes to introduce legislation which will ensure every woman over the age of 65 years will be entitled to free breast cancer screening. I will draw the attention of the House to my other recommendations on a daily basis.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: The first day of spring is 1 February on St. Brigid's Day.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: They did not lift a finger.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: I have asked the Leader on a number of occasions to ensure the Taoiseach addresses the House and treats Senators properly. Under the 1937 Constitution, Senators are nominated or democratically elected. I ask the Leader, on my behalf, to request that the Taoiseach come before the Seanad to discuss the EU fiscal treaty and inform us about the negotiations in which the Government is engaged...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: We are the only English speaking country in the 17 country eurozone. This is highly attractive to multinational companies which locate in Ireland to manufacture goods and supply services to the European market. Where would we be without multinational companies? My life has been very much wrapped up in the issue of industrial development. I am pleased the Government and the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: I would like the Leader to ask the Taoiseach to come to the House. The Minister, Deputy Burton, is saying the same thing as Deputy Ó Cuív. All of us are in favour of passing the referendum. I ask the Leader again to request that the Taoiseach come before the House to sell the fiscal treaty to the Seanad. The issues should be explained in simple terms. What, for example, is a promissory...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: The Leader should get the Taoiseach to attend the House. They would be here for the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Mar 2012)

Mary White: Hear, hear.