Results 5,401-5,420 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: No, because I telephoned the equality person about a particular matter and was told the legislation is very nebulous and difficult to interpret.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: We will have it, I hope. Senator Quinn also stated the proposed ban on the sale of packets of ten cigarettes will not go ahead. This is a shame because purchasing these packets is the preserve of young people, including young women. The reason given for not going ahead with the ban is that the tobacco industry has stated many such packets have been already manufactured and has asked what...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They certainly will do far worse.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: But I have just started giving him comfort.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Bannon should not go that road.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: An Taisce would object to a manhole.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: An Taisce would object to a hen coop, and it is very firmly linked to the Greens.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I am endeavouring to do so. Senator Feighan raised last week's alarming news regarding drug trafficking. His colleague, Senator Cummins, brought up that at the time, speaking of the Western Region Drugs Task Force. The upshot was that the Senator wished the Minister of State at the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Noel Ahern, to attend the House and debate the...

Seanad: Road Traffic and Transport Bill 2006: Order for Second Stage (3 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Local Government (Business Improvement Districts) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 1.30 p.m.; No. 2 is the Europol (Amendment) Bill 2006 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at 2 p.m. until 3.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Wait for Moriarty.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Where was that report published?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I assume Senator Norris's reference to "Dark Ages" is metaphorical.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: They are in the Dáil, I hope.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the Taoiseach's statement yesterday and referred to a particular point therein. No matter what one said and regardless of whether one prostrated oneself on the floor or flew to heaven, somebody would keep pursuing a particular point. That involves a never-ending quest. I know people are becoming quite fed up with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Fair enough, but Senator Brian Hayes and other members of his party should wait for the report of the Moriarty tribunal. One will find that we do not engage in the type of head hunting in which the Opposition is engaging.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no sources at all. I am just saying we should wait until there are many more revelations. One will find we are not shouting and roaring and following bones with the same acuity as the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes also raised the relevant matter of house prices. He stated middle-income earners who must live in London city for the sake of their jobs receive a special allowance to help them to afford a mortgage. I do not know if that is being considered in Ireland. All the Senators have sought a debate on housing and we will endeavour to have one. Senator O'Toole was amazed at how...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He is a good guy. If somebody in the House were involved, all hell would break loose.