Results 4,521-4,540 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It puts in its amendment. If Members do not like it, they may vote against it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: That is what happens.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I could tell the House fibs, butââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also raised the plight of Ms Marie Therese O'Loughlin and the letter from the Minister for Health and Children confirming that the Department had an inspection role as regards the institution in which she was housed. I will seek to speak to the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, on this matter. Senator Glynn spoke about the lakes and canals being denuded of fish....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I hope so. We will see what transpires today. Senator Cummins raised the issue of proof of age because passports are too precious to be waved about on entering discos or bars. He suggested there should be some other method of identification used that is not so valuable. Senator O'Meara called for a debate on accident and emergency departments. Senator Bannon called for a debate on the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Phelan raised the issue of the nitrates directive and called for a debate on road safety. Senator Mansergh referred to Northern Ireland, the nitrates directive and Ireland's generous commitment on employment issues. We have shown a generous commitment to workers from the EU accession states from which we should not move away. Senator Quinn said there was lack of leadership in the face...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: ââ-and this would make North-South co-operation much more relevant. Senator Ross spoke about the levels of crime and racketeering which are evident in the North. He also referred to the social partnership talks. I believe this is a subject which this House should debate. It was referred to in our reform package. It would be very worthwhile were the protagonists to come to this House and...
- Seanad: Parental Leave: Motions. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the draft order entitled: Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 18 January 2006.
- Seanad: Parental Leave: Motions. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the draft order entitled: Maternity Protection Act 1994 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 18 January 2006.
- Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 21, motion 25. No. 1 is a sessional order as agreed yesterday by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and will be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on a strategy for men's health (resumed), to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 4 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not exceeding ten minutes; No. 3, statements on...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We are all in favour of that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Mullingar is alive and well.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: To what is the Deputy referring?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has a great record.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He is coming in later.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I was here all day yesterday, for all the Senator's smart comments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We can sit five days next week.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Feb 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: With the Cathaoirleach's permission, I will deal with two matters before I reply to the Order of Business. In reference to Senator Ryan's point about the wording of the motion in my name, we now have an amended motion which states: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Easter recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 40...