Results 5,141-5,160 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He is going to turf them out of accident and emergency departments.
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: They will not get a chance to do so.
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He could speak on all the amendments.
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: As other speakers have stated, we are glad to see this Bill concluded. It seems to have gone on forever. Second Stage was a long while ago and I remember participating on it. I did not participate on Committee Stage because I could not be here. I am glad the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Tom Kitt, took heed of an issue spotted by Senator Ryan with his eagle eye...
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I am not insulting the draftsman.
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The draftsman loves obtuse language. I recommend this idea to the Minister of State.
- Seanad: National Economic and Social Development Office Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: When I hear the Minister of State speaking about this on the television or the radio, I will label it as plagiarism. It is termed as plain English legislation. Ms Harman introduced the idea three months ago and it is now in force. I realise the issue has nothing to do with this Bill. I wish the Bill well. The idea of bringing these partnerships together is good. Each individual body carries...
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann welcomes the proposals for the new social partnership agreement. On behalf of Senators, I welcome the Taoiseach to the debate on this important issue. The motion is simple, that Seanad Ãireann welcomes the proposals for the new social partnership agreement. I am pleased the Taoiseach has come to this House first to debate the agreement. I am sure there will be...
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He is lurking outside.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: They have been changed.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes. There were pictures of the Senator when he was much younger looking.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I have been informed by the Clerk to the Seanad that I will deal with the amendments to amendment No. 1 following the debate.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He loves doing it.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Partly.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: And tax concessions.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator take it?
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator accept the benchmarking bonus or did he send it back?
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Not one bit.
- Seanad: Social Partnership Agreement: Motion. (21 Jun 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: No, except a free for all.