Results 821-840 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde
- Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: In addition to these projects, since 2004 over 3,000 projects costing in excess of â¬300 million have been completed under the summer works scheme. The Minister has already stated he intends to have a summer works scheme in 2009, which I welcome. It is good to know the Minister's heart is in the right place and he understands these summer projects are important. While it is a pity this is...
- Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I wish to take up the point made by Senator O'Toole with regard to the lack of transparency, which I agree exists. I have difficulty explaining to school principals how the criteria are assessed with regard to what schools should be listed and so on. I do not understand the process but, having done some research on the issue, I am pleased to note the Minister is upgrading the Department's...
- Seanad: Unemployment Levels: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: Senator Buttimer should not look at me.
- Seanad: Unemployment Levels: Statements (15 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well now, more so than ever, in these challenging times. We are discussing the increase in unemployment as a result of the downturn in the economy. Yesterday, we spoke at length on the budget and we will have an opportunity this afternoon to discuss aspects of the budget relevant to this subject. I am not here to do a bashing exercise, so to...
- Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Act 2008: Motion (17 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I also listened to earlier speakers. I will refer to the recapitalisation of the banks but will speak generally about the scheme and the current position. I acknowledge the swift response of the Government to intervene to protect our economy and the stability of our financial institutions. I also acknowledge we are the victims of the global...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I would be delighted to have this debate and would welcome the Minister here for a full debate so all these problems can be teased out. I welcome the Taoiseach's decision and statement this morning that 95% of over 70s holding a medical card will keep it. People in the 5% will be able to apply to the Health Service Executive for concessions in certain areas. These people are in the higher...
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I am listening to the points raised in the debate and it is so media driven that we do not stand a chance because we are not getting accurate information.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: That is our problem. The information is being driven through the media. We do not stand a chance.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: We are not allowed to finish any statement we make.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: The Taoiseach should be given a chance to clarify the situation but every time he opens his mouth, he is interrupted. We will get it right. The debate is necessary and I look forward to it. It will be a big debate in this House and the sooner we get it, the better.
- Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: It is resolved; come on.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I, too, call on the Minister for Health and Children to attend the House to discuss the 5% bracket who will not be eligible for the medical card. There are so many rumours and false information circulating that the entire population is confused. No one can hear anything because once people begin to make statements, they are shouted down. The public cannot understand what is happening. I...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: It does not do any of us any good. The public is getting fed up with all of us in here the way we are behaving. I ask for a debate with the Minister for Education and Science on where we can find the money if we do not reduce the pupil-teacher ratio.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I would be pleased if we did not have to go down that route. We must have a debate on the matter rather than shouting down each other in a most unprofessional behaviour.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I am sick of it. I hope we can have an at-ease discussion with the two Ministersââ
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: ââand not these awful interruptions and ugliness that is happening in the Chamber. It is getting very ugly which I do not like.
- Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Mary Wallace, to the House and wish her well in her brief. It is a challenging brief with which we all, as public representatives, can identify because we recognise what is happening in society. I have no doubt the Minister of State will be comfortable with these challenges. What are the priorities in health...
- Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: The Senator should conclude.
- Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: Senator Twomey, without interruption. There can be only one speaker.
- Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)
Ann Ormonde: Senator Twomey's time is exhausted.