Results 3,381-3,400 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: There were two offices.
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Two former Senators have passed away but we will not have expressions of sympathy on the death of the second until after his funeral. I express my sympathy on the death of a strong and committed Fine Gael Senator who was the Leader of this House for a period, Mr. Michael J. O'Higgins. I am aware that the party opposite will have many fine things to say about him but I would like to commend...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, Finance Bill 2005 â Second Stage to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply not later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second Stage; and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: It is not a cartel now.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to ensure that staff in frontline services will be given greater protection than is the case at present. I will convey his views to the Minister. The Senator also suggested that we should stand in unity with the McCartney sisters against thuggery. All sectors of politics have shown good faith in...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: It is a convention but it is not so described. I understand people still do it but it is not stated that this should be the case. It is a fair point. The Senator also referred to the Irish student who was returned to Lagos three months before sitting the leaving certificate. I cannot understand that. Ignoring the humanitarian aspect of this case, one would want him, on academic grounds, to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dooley also suggested that people should be allowed to retain the title of Senator. That title would fit nicely on him when he leaves the service of the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator could be referred to as "Senator-Minister Dooley" if his political career advances further. Senator Quinn referred to the Competition Authority's annual report for 2004 and stated that impact analyses should be carried out on all items of legislation, in terms of how it might affect businesses or employees, before they are passed. We will seek a debate on that matter. The Senator...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I congratulate the SenatorBannon on his appearance on radio last night. I notice he did not stand up for me. The Senator did not say a word.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The area Senator Bannon represents is in the middle of the constituency.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I am inviting trouble â big trouble.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I was mentioned early on. I was going to contact the programme to inform those involved that I knew the reason I was sacked and to outline it for them.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh referred to the proposed job losses at the Bank of Ireland. The Senator made the point that although it is a private company, it has social responsibilities. I was annoyed when I heard the chief executive of Bank of Ireland waffling this morning. One could imagine the boys in the club congratulating him. One can imagine him thinking that what he did would increase the bank's...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The price went down yesterday.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator John Paul Phelan spoke about excess drinking. He also said the structure of the health service has not changed despite its change of name to the Health Service Executive. Senator McCarthy spoke about the Nigerian student whose telling description of what happened to him when he landed in Lagos was quoted. In addition to being a humanitarian issue, this is wrong in intellectual and...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No.1, Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 â Committee Stage (resumed) to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1 p.m. Last night, much great work was done on the Bill and more than 80 amendments were dealt with most adequately. Another 50 or 60 remain and I commend all of the participants. No. 2, Finance Bill 2005 â Committee and Remaining Stages, to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: It must have been on two separate days.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: We debated it two weeks ago.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: They say confession is good for the soul and this being Holy Week it is appropriate that we have had open confession in the House. I am sure most Members feel good about that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: There is such a thing as private confession. It was interesting that the focus this morning was on speed, and the emphasis on speed limits at particular points on the road, all arising from the recent comments of Garda sergeants and inspectors. Senator Brian Hayes pointed out that the problem is the operation of the law rather than the law itself. He added that there seems to be a compulsory...