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Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

Mary White: We do not know yet. I asked an hour ago.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

Mary White: We do not know yet. I asked an hour ago.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Mary White: He is the wiliest.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: I support what Senator Dardis said and draw attention to the latest development from the Intel Corporation. Last week, when the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, was here, I had related how, the previous weekend, the Fab 24 microchip had been produced in Leixlip. It is the most advanced microchip in the world. I am proud to say that the Intel operation became the jewel in the crown of...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: He brought Intel into Ireland.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Intel has invested €6 billion in the Irish economy since it came here in 1989. I would like the Tánaiste to attend the House to discuss the issue of competitiveness in the Irish economy. The managing director and staff of Intel, working together——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: ——were able to produce the Fab 24 microchip, with the highest speed in the world. I would like the Minister to come to discuss the role of the unions——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: ——IBEC and the chambers of commerce and outline how we can get our act together in the country for the sake of competitiveness. I would also like to say——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: I have been watching the time when other people have been speaking.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: In the Dáil yesterday, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, spoke during Question Time of the plight of the three Irishmen in Colombia, who have been found not guilty of the main charge of training those involved in FARC. I would like to let everyone in the House know that the men have been found not guilty of the main charge.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: I would like the people in the House to know——

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: ——that the witnesses put forward by the same attorney general who has lodged the appeal have been accused of perjury by the judge.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: I hope that I got that correct. The attorney general——

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Senator Terry raised the issue, dealt with under section 7, of an employer demanding that evidence of attendance should be furnished if an adoptive parent attends a class. That is very bureaucratic and mean-minded. In my company shop stewards going to a meeting obtain a notice from the union stating that they will be attending a meeting. That is adequate and we allow the person to go. This...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Generally speaking, it would be very difficult to breast-feed a baby of four months while at work. I said before that I did not think much of the idea. I also mentioned to the Minister that before the end of this session we would like a serious discussion in the House on child care. It is the most serious issue facing the cohort aged 24 to 40 years. The Minister agreed that we should proceed,...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: If one cannot handle that, one might as well stay at home and close one's business. Small companies face a struggle every day, from morning until night. The problem mentioned by Senator Kett is one of many struggles. I would not like the Senator's suggestion to be accepted because I know how it would affect companies. The less said the better, because it will become a women's issue. I know...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: He said that we should look at the effects of this matter on small companies.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Bhí mé ag éisteacht leat.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: The Bill is a step in the right direction. We will have to face the reality of the existing child care legislation. Issues such as the cost of child care, the return to work of married women who have had children and the ability of such women to maintain their positions in companies have to be dealt with.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: When he introduced the Bill, the Minister said that the rights of the child should be the primary concern in this regard. I have made a similar point on previous occasions. We should consider the rights of a child who is sent to an adoptive parent. I thank the Minister and I congratulate the Department on the progress that has been made. A great deal has been done, but much more remains to be...