Results 421-440 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Teaching Council (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second and Subsequent Stages. (23 Feb 2006)

Ann Ormonde: Such people do not talk about the stresses and strains faced by teachers. Senator Ulick Burke rightly highlighted this issue at length on the Order of Business this morning. There is a great deal of stress involved in teaching. The case of a little girl who wanted to stay in school rather than go home, which was raised earlier today, says it all. As someone who taught in a disadvantaged area...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I support the call for a debate on the awful disturbances that took place on Saturday. I ask the Leader for a wide-ranging debate so that all Members can express their views. The youngsters of 16 and 17 years of age who took part in these disturbances are drop-outs from society. We must ask why such behaviour arises given the success of our economy. Why does our quality of life seem to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I also support Senator O'Toole's call for the publication of the report on the Marino Institute of Education. This saga has been continuing for at least 12 months. I have had many discussions with Senator O'Toole on the matter. Something very negative is happening within the institute which should be brought out into the open. The way the teachers are treated within the college seems to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I would like the House to debate the horrific murder that took place on Saturday night. We need to consider where society is going. While we might be looking for more legislation, we should bear in mind that legislation cannot reverse what happened on Saturday night, which was the straw that broke the camel's back. I am calling for the involvement of the community and the education system....

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I support Senator Finucane's call for a debate on speeding on our roads. I am terrified to use the road late at night and I will certainly not travel after 12 midnight because I am afraid of trucks, which zig zag across the road. No matter what regulations and penalty point offences are put in place, they will still be abused. A public relations exercise is necessary to give the public as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The House should be used to inform the public about the draft services directive, which is important.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber. While I wish to speak on the Bill, I will deviate to reply to Senator Finucane. When I was a member of South Dublin County Council, I did not have any of those difficulties and I still have no such difficulties with equality of service or a pre-consultation process whenever I need to raise an issue with the council. That council also covers a...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: Some weeks ago the Minister was in this House for statements on the planning process, which represented a golden opportunity for the Senator. I do not know why he did not raise the matter then.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: No, it is not. We are dealing with a different Bill today.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator had his opportunity and he can reflect on——

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I have great respect for the Minister of State.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I have great respect for councillors and I have great respect for my local authority.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The problem with the Senator is that he is talking about a parochial issue in his area.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator does not need to do so. The Minister was here three weeks ago for statements on planning.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I did not interrupt the Senator: I listened very carefully.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: A new division is to be established in An Bord Pleanála because major projects were not allowed to get off the ground. Examples include the route of the M3 close to the Hill of Tara and the M50 at Carrickmines. Time and opportunities were lost because of opposition to those projects. The purpose of the Bill is to fast-track the process with a division in An Bord Pleanála to handle major...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed). (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: However, the Bill will establish a division that will allow for pre-consultation and public notice. The local authorities will be able to reflect the views. I have no major difficulty with the Bill. However, I would like the Minister of State to listen to my only objection. The stakeholders are the local authority, the councillors and the public and they may object. I wonder about...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I was shocked by those Members who claimed that we are stifling debate and it is a bad day for democracy. I listened to Senator Brian Hayes claiming that he had the ambition to reform the Seanad. Before he entered the House, I spoke for years of reforming the Seanad. I will not use it, however, to undermine Government policy on this issue.

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I was happy to hear the assurance of the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs that this select committee should not be set up. The terms of reference would not stand up. I do not understand the purpose of this select committee. It would undermine the Government. If the Members opposite were on this side of the House, would they allow Government policy to be undermined? They...

Seanad: Use of Irish Airports: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: What kind of snide remark is that?