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Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I am sorry, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, but Senator Twomey has a vested interest.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: He asked me a question.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Senator Twomey is making a point and I am just trying to work out which scheme he is talking about. I ask the Leas-Chathaoirleach to forgive me.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: What about the scheme at four times the price that Senator Twomey's colleague, Deputy Reilly, negotiated?

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Deputy Reilly negotiated it.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Senator Twomey's colleague negotiated it.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Is Deputy Twomey in favour of tax increases? He should lay it on the line. He cannot just have it one way and not the other.

Seanad: Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (12 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: Senator Twomey is not obliged to take it.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2008)

Fiona O'Malley: I join in wishing everyone a happy Christmas and a prosperous new year. I thank the staff for their work. We were here late frequently. It is one thing for us to be here late, but other staff must also attend to the carry-on of the Members from time to time and it is a lot to ask of them. It has been a fruitful year. I look forward to the break and wish everyone a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: Two for the price of one.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: They will have no problem.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: They might call it the Denis O'Donovan——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: Like others, I feel a debate on the economy is necessary. More than anything else, the attendance of a Minister during that debate would be necessary. I can understand why none might be available today, given that Ministers are reporting to the Dáil. I am delighted that a debate has been scheduled for later this week, as we must all take stock of where we are. Given that the Taoiseach has...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: As the unions believed they could carry the day, a deal could not be struck. I hope the Government reaches beyond union leaders and looks to the people. I agree with Senator Fitzgerald to the effect that Members on all sides of the Houses should work together to do what is necessary. There is no doubt we should be concerned about the next generation. As someone who grew up during the tail...

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: I will continue from where my colleague, Senator MacSharry, concluded because I disagree with him. Other political parties have had ample opportunity to provide their solutions to this problem. I was expecting to hear Fine Gael Senators——

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: A debate is an opportunity to share ideas and I am in attendance to listen to those of the Fine Gael Party, but there is none. Unfortunately, we have been treated to constant whinging, questions about what went wrong and mumbling. There are no ideas on how to get away from the problem. I was impressed by the way in which Deputy Gilmore spoke in the Dáil last week. Part of his job is to...

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: The Government's measures, which clearly comprise the beginning of the stabilisation programme, will amount to €2 billion this year, but it will not be long before we hear about the €4 billion that must be saved next year and so on. A responsibility of office is to make tough decisions. The Opposition is unfortunate in this regard. While I do not expect it to fall over and say the...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: I call on the Senator to prepare to conclude. I am advised she is in injury time.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: The Senator's time has expired and other people are waiting to speak.

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Feb 2009)

Fiona O'Malley: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Andrews. I particularly welcome this long overdue Bill which introduces into Irish law the contents of the Hague Convention. That measure, which is long overdue, is one reason to welcome the introduction of this Bill. I want to make one or two other comments on this timely Bill. We need to update and modernise our legislation. Senator Quinn spoke...