Results 801-820 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It was with great sadness that I heard this morning's news. Even though I knew Séamus Brennan's death was imminent, it nevertheless came as a great shock. I am extremely sad and find it difficult to speak. I offer my sympathies to Séamus's wife, Ann, and their six children on their terrible loss. The Fianna Fáil family has lost one of its most popular members. A man who had no enemies...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and wish him every success in his new brief. This legislation is a welcome and prompt response to a report published only a few months ago by the alcohol advisory group. The Minister has moved quickly to introduce legislation on the sale of alcohol products in supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations and to address the issue of low cost selling and...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Regan is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It is very wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: That is totally out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: He was not.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The remark is totally out of order and Senator Regan should withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Regan should withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Hear, hear. Withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: We heard what he said and he should withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I know it is difficult at this time to concentrate on any issue other than the economy. I agree with many of the points raised by colleagues. I compliment the Leader and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on making a decision so quickly to protect the banking system and the taxpayer. This is a very serious time for discussion by all of us and we must think seriously about the...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I, too, welcome the Minister, and I compliment the Government on its swift action in trying to restore stability. We are in scary times, and it is only this action, which has been recognised nationally and internationally, and the leadership of the Government, that has secured stability in the financial system. All I wish to say to the Minister in my one minute is that changes are required...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: At the moment, the trust is gone. I grew up in a town where banks were highly respected. I want that respect restored, and I want the Minister to ensure that regulatory standards will be applied to lending practices to protect the taxpayer. Confidence is down at the moment. All I ask the Minister is that he continue the scrutiny that is necessary at this time.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Many speakers raised the issue of competitiveness in the economy and the role of FÁS in the world of work. As someone who has considerable experience of dealing with FÁS, it must refocus to address its lack of co-ordination with the vocational education committees. FÁS should focus on students who are not academically orientated and wish to pursue a technological course. The...

Seanad: Hunger Task Force Report: Statements (7 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael P. Kitt, and acknowledge he became aware of his new role last year. I wish him well in that new role. I acknowledge the role of our former colleague, Mr. Joe Walsh, who oversaw the production of this report and analysed the reasons why we have such mass global hunger. I commend him and his team on producing this report for discussion and for...

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I move: That the Orders of Reference of the Select Committee on European Affairs be amended in paragraph (1)(a) by the deletion of '6 members' and the substitution therefor of '9 members'.".

Seanad: Orders of Reference of Select Committee: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche. The purpose of his visit is to establish the sub-committee which will analyse the issues arising from the failure to ratify the Lisbon treaty. We have reflected on this matter in recent months and I am weary from the many discussions with many people on the reasons for this failure. I am pleased the research body was established to examine the...

Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I am delighted to have the Minister in the House to listen to the debate and I wish him well. He has come into office at a bad time and has a huge challenge ahead. With his educational background and being a good listener, he has taken on board the points made and I know we can look forward to a very good future for education with him monitoring this area. I must recognise the Government's...

Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I did not interrupt. That is the one thing with which I have difficulty when I speak.