Results 381-400 of 20,459 for speaker:Frances Fitzgerald
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: We need to manage the finances.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: We need to make hard decisions.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is some mismanagement.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: There have been service cutbacks.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.
- Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: I support the fundamental idea behind and intention of the Bill. While it is, as Senator Boyle stated, an unorthodox use of Private Members' time, it is an interesting exercise which should put this topic on the wider agenda. It is a controversial topic within psychiatry and among patient advocacy groups and others who take an interest in mental health issues. The range of views on ECT are...
- Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome this debate which Senators requested for a number of reasons, including the uncertainty in regard to the site, which has been reflected here. The Minister of State said the decision has now been taken. Will he clarify that because there is uncertainty in the media and among Abbey Theatre staff? If there is uncertainty about the site, there are all sorts of implications. However,...
- Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: It will not do any harm.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: I would like to move an amendment to the Order of Business to allow a discussion on the economic situation, as requested last week. A number of new reports published in recent days have given us further reason for concern. In April 2008, the current Taoiseach stated that he was not worried about the slowdown in the construction sector. In September 2007, he stated, "Our economy is stronger...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Instead, there should be better management of public finances and an attempt to deal with the appalling waste on a variety of projects over many years. Before entering the Chamber, I received a telephone call from a woman who was concerned about her father. He is in hospital and needs a bed in a nursing home. The family does not know whether he will get a contract bed. This case is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Hear, hear. Former Deputy Tom Parlon.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is not hot air.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: No doubt about it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: What about health, education, and class sizes?
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: It is another example of the ongoing mismanagement of the public finances.
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.
- Seanad: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: I thank the Cathaoirlaech for the opportunity to raise this issue, which is of particular concern in my own constituency, given the impact on commuters following the announcement by the Circle Line company that it will close. Will the Minister of State outline the implications of this decision for the area? Commuters in Lucan continually find themselves waiting lengthy periods at bus stops...
- Seanad: Public Transport (1 Jul 2008)
Frances Fitzgerald: I have two questions for the Minister of State. He said the legislation must be overhauled. I cannot understand why that was not done in the recent Dublin Transport Authority Bill. When will the legislation be brought before the House? The Minister also said a new application has been made by Dublin Bus. However, Dublin Bus finds it difficult to get a quick response from the Department....