Results 761-780 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and I congratulate him on his new appointment. As Government spokesperson on foreign affairs in this House, I look forward to working with him and doing what I can to help him when he is in this Chamber. I welcome the opportunity to say a few words on the crisis in Burma. I join with others in offering my sympathy to the Burmese people. Cyclone Nargis, which...

Seanad: Tragedy in Burma: Statements (20 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I also call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come to the House to discuss Waterford Crystal. It is part of the history of Waterford and we cannot let it go. I have confidence the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment will find a way forward.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: We will have an opportunity to discuss the Lisbon treaty next week. Perhaps we could discuss its positive aspects, including the enhanced co-operation of national parliaments. The public will understand very clearly the key role of national parliaments in the decision making process. I ask the Leader to facilitate that debate next week in order to clearly reinforce those points. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: We do not need to be patronised.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: He should move on from this issue.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator should be so lucky.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, who must work with a new Minister and Taoiseach. I wish him well in his role of dealing with problems associated with education. We are here today purely to sanction the extension of the period in which the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse can complete its work and fulfil its statutory mandate. It has done a great job. It was established purely to...

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Many Senators asked how we can ensure society will not tolerate abuse in the future. As a counsellor I dealt with problems in the education system and learned the importance of creating the home-school links and understanding how families work. It is a question of following through and putting in place appropriate infrastructure such that the gaps that exist after 4 p.m. are not left wide...

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: We have a duty to do that.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Yes, but not on the same issue.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The Minister of State mentioned the interdepartmental aspect of this work and that the Departments of Education and Science and Justice, Equality and Law Reform were involved. However, there may be a case for including the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism also, as many young people participate in the areas of arts and sports. Has that Department had any input into the guidelines on...

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Statements (28 May 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The Departments of Education and Science, Health and Children and Justice, Equality and Law Reform are involved, but is there any input from the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism? There is a role for that Department also.

Seanad: Charter of Fundamental Rights: Statements (4 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and acknowledge and recognise the Trojan work he has undertaken in this campaign over the past number of months. I acknowledge his commitment and dedication to ensuring we will achieve a resounding "Yes" vote. I pay tribute to the Minister of State because he has always made himself available to all of us when we are out on the hustings trying to get our...

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (5 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the opportunity to discuss the new treaty provisions in regard to national parliaments because I will address a group of ICA members this evening. This is the key area which will appeal, namely, the extension of democracy. I compliment Deputy Perry and colleagues on the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs and the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Scrutiny on...

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty Report: Statements (5 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It is great we are having a referendum and that people will have a say. I look forward to a resounding "Yes" vote on 12 June.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I take this opportunity to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and congratulate him on his performance and his efforts to steer the "Yes" campaign. It was a marathon effort for him. I am disappointed with Senator Regan and his comments. We are always looking into ourselves and playing the blame game. I could easily stand here and apply blame across the floor of the House, but I...

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It is not calling a spade a spade.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I could do the very same thing and apportion blame, but I will not do it. That is the difference.

Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I am not blaming the people for voting "No". I am just saying we have to discuss where we are now. We are in a period of reflection and listening.