Results 741-760 of 1,338 for speaker:Kathleen O'Meara

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I too thank the Minister for his work on this legislation. I also acknowledge the work of his predecessor, Deputy Michael Smith, in bringing forward this legislation in line with the commitment given, particularly to the representative bodies. I commend the Department on reflecting the needs of the Defence Forces in this regard. This is solid legislation which provides an important and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I am always amused that when the issue of transport is discussed, it seems to be centred on the problems of transport in the Dublin city and county areas. I know there are problems of congestion in the Dublin area but the need for investment in public transport in the regions is becoming more urgent. I point to the need for an integrated transport plan for the mid-west region, particularly to...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I move: That Seanad Éireann: —noting the emerging crisis in the delivery of our maternity services all over the country; —noting the recent unnecessary death of a person in Monaghan due to the downgrading of the accident and emergency service in Monaghan; —noting the 33 hour wait by an ill woman on a trolley in Limerick Regional Hospital recently; —noting the determination of the...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: When will the Government do so?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: It is not included in the legislation.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: We did not abolish the health boards.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Senator should cop himself on.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Senator should treat the House with respect.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Does the Senator support the Hanly report?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: How much is it costing?

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: It was necessary for this child to be treated in a private hospital.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: To downgrade them.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: To downgrade them.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: It is 32 miles.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: And Newport.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: Absolutely.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Minister of State wants to remove that choice.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Kathleen O'Meara: I thank the Minister of State for that information. I ask Senator Leyden to take note.