Results 3,321-3,340 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: This matter went to the committee where it was fully discussed. In response to Deputy McManus, we have had a debate for the past two evenings on PPARS and other issues.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I am sorry but, as the Deputy knows, this issue was extensively dealt with. The board of the Health Service Executive will make decisions this morning. It is a matter for it and I am sure, in due course, the House will be in a position to raise this issue again.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I would be happy to accede to that if the House is in agreement.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: We can deal with that during the debate.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I am sure the Deputy can raise it in the debate with the relevant Minister.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I join Deputy Kenny and Deputy Quinn in congratulating the Leas-Cheann Comhairle on serving 44 years. I wish him many more years in Leinster House, if that is what he wishes. It does prove that politics is not necessarily bad for our health. I wish to clarify something as I have been asked to do so by the staff involved. Deputy Kenny referred yesterday to a party that cost €40,000. That...

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: It was their Christmas party. Furthermore, they say that was clear from the details that were submitted to Deputy Kenny and which were obtained under the freedom of information legislation. The building control Bill has not yet been cleared by Cabinet but it is the intention to have it this session.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: That is a good idea and it should be discussed with the Whips.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: We will have legislation on nurses in the House next year. As Deputy Sargent is aware, the vast majority of nurses educated here remain here.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I am sure random breath testing would be covered by an intoxicating liquor Bill or a transport Bill. I do not see any legislation promised in that area.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy should table a question to the line Minister who has responsibility in this area.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I personally did not make a promise on this matter.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy should put down a question. There is no legislation on the list before me.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: No.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: I have answered the Deputy's question. There is no promised legislation on the programme, as the Deputy knows.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: It is a matter for the Deputy to pursue with the line Minister. I will not speculate on what might occur.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: The Deputy should table a question to the line Minister.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Deputy Durkan is a bit of a national monument himself. Both Bills will be introduced next year.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: Maybe.

Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

Mary Harney: We are to pursue the voluntary code in the first instance. Deputy Joe Higgins should note that there are more issues associated with drink culture than advertising alone. In the United States during prohibition years, it is a fact that there was more drinking than there was at other times.