Results 5,261-5,280 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I requested it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I hope the Cathaoirleach will allow me to mention that Westmeath beat Limerick on Saturday.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I decided to refer to it quickly.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Many people were asking about the Cathaoirleach at the game. Anyway, we won by one point.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes referred to the retail banks. He referred in particular to the level of indebtedness in this country. He alleged that the banks are apparently increasing their customers' credit limits â the amount of money they can aspire to borrow â without informing them. Given the way the world is nowadays, if one knows one can go further â in banking terms â one will go...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I hope you are not comparing him to them.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I agree with the Chair.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Of course.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ormonde supported the call for a debate on the freedom of banks to give credit so quickly and easily. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997 which restricts credit unions' operations. He asked for the Financial Regulator to examine the provision which he claims can be changed by ministerial order. Nearly everyone has an account with a credit union,...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: He is one of us and we are delighted with the news.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Quinn referred to credit card debt and also to conserving water. He pointed out that in France hot water comes straight from the tap, but in Ireland one has to run it for a while. Such a system would be useful in water conservation. Senator Moylan pointed out how easy it was to receive a credit limit extension on a credit card. Senator Terry raised the point about the concerns of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: As Senator Mansergh pointed out, they may be so questioned at the Oireachtas Committee on Finance and the Public Service. Senator Bradford also raised the issue of section 35 of the Credit Union Act 1997. Senator Mansergh raised the issue of the identity cards and passports.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I propose a change to the Order of Business. We have been following the words, many of which have been enthralling, that have fallen from everyone's lips and, as we are making such progress, I propose that should it be necessary the House sit until 10.30 p.m. to complete Committee Stage.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: At 2.30 p.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (4 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is not invited. He will not be there.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Criminal Justice Bill 2004 â Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6.15 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should tell those experiencing difficulties to come to see me.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We had chub yesterday.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator has a special interest in the matter.