Results 4,161-4,180 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I accept the Senator's point. He also asked why we have not ratified the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. Regarding An Bord Pleanála, one cannot query its decision-making, which is semi-judicial. I have often felt frustrated at its decisions. I always tell clients not to go to An Bord Pleanála, since it is simply...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We have votes too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As I understand it, the prospect of a transfer of the Great Southern Hotel group to Fáilte Ireland is a red herring that was floated in recent days.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Before we all go to Killarney, we will endeavour to let Senator Coghlan know what we believe should happen to the hotel group.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will stay in the hotel, I have already booked it. Perhaps I will not be given any breakfast. In the wake of the Taoiseach's visit to this House last week, Senator Hanafin calls for a further debate on the EU constitution, particularly in the context of further accession from the east. I share Senator Cummins's concerns on the question of whether the Law Society is the appropriate body to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Details of the change in tomorrow's Order of Business will be circulated.

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As a consequence of the delay arising from the robust nature of the debate during the Order of Business, particularly in respect of recent events at Monaghan General Hospital, there may be insufficient time to accommodate all Members who wish to speak on this matter. I will observe the debate and, if necessary, allow it to be resumed at another time rather than conclude today.

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: There are many more eminent speakers who wish to contribute to this debate so we will not conclude it today. The Minister of State has kindly agreed not to conclude this afternoon and we will conclude the debate next week, if the Senators are agreeable. We will have Private Members' business at 5 p.m. today.

Seanad: Home Help Service: Motion. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon is incorrect.

Seanad: Home Help Service: Motion. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thought this debate was about child care, or rather, home help.

Seanad: Home Help Service: Motion. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow. The hour long debate on the sad death in Monaghan will be taken at 1.30 p.m. tomorrow following the conclusion of the agriculture debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion, to be taken without debate, which refers the Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005 to the Standing Joint Committee on Consolidation Bills, and which also provides for the nomination of additional members, sets the date for the first meeting and allows for agreement on more than one section at a time; No. 2, statements on the report of the Joint...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: It relates to circulation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Neither am I.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Finucane, paid tribute to Liam Lawlor, as he knew him over the years. He mentioned in particular his experience of Mr.Lawlor's personality and humour. The Senator stated that last weekend was a bad weekend for certain sections of the media but that RTE exhibited maturity in not entering the arena of scandal mongering. Even prior to this incident,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should be commended on such a clear statement. The man was dead only a short time and printing such an article was an awful action. We expect more from newspapers. While we are criticising newspapers, one newspaper that we have often commented upon, Ireland on Sunday, had the correct story.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am just stating what occurred on Sunday. The newspaper's report was absolutely accurate, down to describing the occupation of the woman in question as a legal secretary and her age. The report came from a Daily Mail correspondent in Moscow. The statement that the Lawlor family could not be contacted was untrue. The Taoiseach easily made direct contact with the widow of Mr. Lawlor. These...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am entitled to state what I read, and we have already heard from Senator Norris. Senator Tuffy finished by stating the need for appropriate legislation as soon as possible. Senator Dardis expressed his sympathy to the Lawlor family. I could assume this sympathy from all Senators, but those who spoke made points in varying degrees of intensity and I wish to acknowledge this. Senator Dardis...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Our Army is not for war. The Constitution refers to Óglaigh na hÉireann, which is the properly constituted Army of the Republic of Ireland. It is incorrect to suggest that the Taoiseach would make this proposal for the sake of votes or that it would display military might as though it was ready to go off to fight. We have a peacekeeping Army. I am disappointed that the Senator took that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I sit mute, listen to all Members and take my notes. I am entitled to reply.