Results 561-580 of 1,158 for speaker:Fiona O'Malley

Seanad: Report on EU Climate-Energy Package: Statements (16 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I apologise to the Minister, Deputy Gormley, that I was not in the House to hear his words but I have read them. I welcome the Minister's commendation of the work of the Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security. During the life of the last Dáil, his party colleague, Deputy Eamon Ryan, was very keen that this issue should be dealt with on a cross-party basis. This is the only...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Why was it with the connivance of the Government?

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I noted a wry smile on the face of the Minister of State when Senator Hanafin suggested that somebody from the Independent benches might take up a job on the bank's boards. I find myself in considerable agreement with much of what Senator Ross has just said. We need to note there is a requirement on Government to help the financial institutions of the country for fundamental reasons....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I will be very brief in the knowledge that the Cathaoirleach is under pressure. I, too, support the call for a discussion on the medical card for people over 70. We need clarity and, as Senator McFadden stated, should not play politics with this issue. However, this is exactly what is being done. In a calm environment, when tempers have cooled somewhat——

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: ——it is very important that we discuss the real details of what is now available to the over 70s. Many were very surprised to learn the annual sum of money per medical card being paid to general practitioners under the gold card scheme. It amounts to €640 rather than €130 and this is not sustainable. We also need to recognise other realities in the longer term, irrespective of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: ——that allow people who are in greater need——

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: ——have use of the resources of the State.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: The people who are most in need should——

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: ——get served by the resources of the State before the very wealthy. That was what was sought to be achieved today and in the budget. That is what we have achieved.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Senator Norris has 12 minutes.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I remind the Senator he should not refer to people who are not here to defend themselves.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: And in such unsavoury terms.

Seanad: Broadcasting Standards: Statements (4 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I did not mean to cause the Senator to deviate.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I join the Leader and other speakers in congratulating President-elect Obama and it must give the Cathaoirleach great pleasure to have a second fine leader come from Offaly.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: The sense of hope and belief in politics and that politics is the art the possible that has permeated America and the world must give hope to Members who believe in that art of the possible. As all parliaments face very difficult economic times and choices, it is refreshing to look to America and see the sense of hope and belief in politics there. Long may that continue and prosper. We are...

Seanad: Medical Cards: Statements (5 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I welcome the Minister to the House. I was looking through my notebook this morning and came across a quote I had written when I was involved in a debate with an economist. The comment he made was that politics always wins out over economics. I thought that was a depressing remark for somebody to make because when one is in politics, one must have the bigger picture and the long-term...

Seanad: Development of Green Technology: Motion (5 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I like the way the Minister of State has linked enterprise, energy and the environment together. That would make for an excellent new Department. The energy sector is one of the major growth areas. When one looks back at our industrial history, one can see how successful the IDA was in attracting new industries to this country. I saw a very interesting television programme recently on...

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I invite Senator O'Toole to speak.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad to have the opportunity to commiserate with the Brennan family on the death of a man I knew all my life. As I look at all the Brennan children, I am reminded of the times I baby-sat for the family, which highlights how long our families have known each other. Séamus was a great man, as Senator Feeney reminded me, for giving a person a job, which was usually to baby-sit or caddy....

Seanad: Agriculture Sector: Statements (18 Nov 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad of this opportunity to discuss agriculture and I want to talk specifically about the future of Irish agriculture. We had a very interesting day last week in both Houses of the Oireachtas and in the committees. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and many farming organisations were in for much of the day, there was a Private Members' motion here and it gave us an...