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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: They have opted to remain silent and not call for a modest extension to their relatively elitist electorate. On the other hand, in my 12 years as a Member of this House, I have witnessed a disrespectful and elitist attitude towards my electorate, including my Fianna Fáil colleagues sitting beside me, but primarily towards county and city councillors from every district of the country....

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: This is very important. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: We are talking about history.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I hope the Minister, Deputy Richard Bruton, is crucified at the end of the day. There are 11 Members of this House whose electorate is one person, namely, the Taoiseach. Those without political affiliations are expected to bring a different perspective and a more independent approach to this House. In the votes on this Bill, Senator Katherine Zappone and Senator Mary Ann O'Brien have...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I find it impossible to believe that their stance was based on a conviction that the Seanad should be simply abolished and that the people should not have the option of voting for reform of the Seanad. It is more likely that they had a moment when their courage failed them and they chose to follow the Taoiseach's path of expedience in regard to the Seanad. Individually, they have made...

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: -----that on this issue they have been found wanting.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: This is like the Act of Union, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I do not mind.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I could not care less whether they do or not.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: If they are participants in-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: An Tuarascáil (Atógáil) - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: One of the powers of the Seanad, in opposing a Bill, is to delay the passing of that Bill by at least 90 days. This Bill deserves more consideration by the Oireachtas, and the three Senators in question can ensure that extra time is available by voting against it on Report Stage. In continuing to support this Bill, they are denying this House one of its most important constitutional powers...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I welcome the Minister of State who I know is doing his very best in his portfolio. We will give him another two years and see how he delivers, but I am optimistic that he will deliver in his portfolio. I believe our duty, as legislators elected in accordance with the Constitution, is to uphold the Constitution. In Ireland, thankfully, under the Constitution there is a separation of...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: Some 81% of those polled said abortion should be allowed in cases of rape or abuse while 78% were in favour of it in cases where a woman's life is at risk. I humbly refer to the challenge posed to Senator John F. Kennedy when he campaigned in 1960 to become the first Catholic US President. At a critical point in his campaign on 12 September 1960, he addressed the doubts of many Protestants...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Enterprise Ireland (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: The debate is ongoing on the abolition of the Seanad and it is important that I am available for votes. It may be the case that the Minister, Deputy Bruton, will be sacrificed on this issue. Time will tell. I have admired his performance in front of this committee but I am shocked that he has taken the position of director of the referendum for the abolition of the Seanad.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: Enterprise Ireland Annual Report 2012: Discussion with Enterprise Ireland (23 Jul 2013)

Mary White: I congratulate Mr. Frank Ryan on increasing export sales to €16.2 billion. That represents money for people in our communities who are buying goods locally and enhancing quality of life and the economy. It is an added advantage that many of our indigenous companies source locally. The increase in export sales equates to a net increase of 3,000 jobs. While I was researching my...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary White: Yesterday, Enterprise Ireland published its annual report and accounts for 2012. While we have been preoccupied with austerity and troika targets, in the real economy the annual report of Enterprise Ireland tells us Irish companies and Irish entrepreneurs have achieved record export sales in 2012, breaking the €16.2 billion point for the first time. Enterprise Ireland client...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary White: It is a Fianna Fáil policy paper authored by me and it will be launched this afternoon.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary White: This is very important; it is about Irish women. Unless we include in our competitiveness Irish women's talents and potential we are not internationally competing-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary White: -----we are not generating the potential and encouraging Irish women, and developing the potential of Ireland. In my report Members will read that there are many barriers to women entrepreneurs.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary White: We will have to have a proper debate on the budget and on the employment issue in the autumn.