Results 841-860 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: There should be no interruptions.

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I call on the Minister of State to reply.

Seanad: Health Promotion Priorities: Statements (23 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (23 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Phelan has gone beyond the normal time without asking a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Last week I was one of the members of a delegation from the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs which visited Malawi. It was heartening to see the contribution of Irish Aid in that country. It is one of the poorest countries in the world, with 60% of the population below the poverty line. We saw at first hand the challenges facing the people of Malawi. I commend the embassy and...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I, too, wish to congratulate the President-elect, Senator Obama. I listened to his speeches on his vision and its emphasis on change. In a couple of weeks, when the Minister for Foreign Affairs has had time to dwell on that vision, we could perhaps have a discussion about it. We all need to assimilate what he has said up to now. We need to see, for example, how he will deal with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I also put on the record my disgust at the shocking murder in Limerick of Mr. Shane Geoghegan. I listened to the debate yesterday and today, and we must keep this on the agenda. I do not know how we will go forward. I call for a root and branch review of the procedures for handling suspects. It is a society issue and we must keep it on the agenda. We all must work together. The gangland...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I want to raise the matter of the attitude of the banks and their behaviour at the present time. It is significant that many speakers have said we should be discussing issues that are of major importance at the moment.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The action of the banks is one area we must keep on the Seanad agenda. It is absolutely appalling that after being bailed out, they are making no effort to help small and medium businesses get the economy off the ground. The moment they were bailed out, some €25 billion in deposits were paid into the banks. Listening to the radio this morning, I was very disappointed with the Bank of...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I rise today to pay tribute to my constituency colleague, Séamus Brennan, and once again express my deepest sympathy to Ann and her family, and Séamus Brennan's extended family and friends. The death of Séamus has saddened us all. He was a hugely significant figure in Irish politics. He was a true professional and was greatly respected and loved by his constituents. It was only...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: As a teacher, I agree with Senator O'Reilly that teachers are very concerned. Having said that, I would like to think sacrifices can be made. I suggest that parents and teachers should work together in the short term until we come out of this downturn. That is what I would say to teachers. As a teacher, I have encouraged many of my former colleagues to try to work out some arrangement....

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I would like to think we could take such an approach. All I am saying is that some sacrifices are needed in the short term. Many teachers agree with me in that regard. I agree with the many Senators who have spoken about the problems in the banking sector. I know the Leader is conscious that a full discussion is needed in the House if Members are to thrash out all the points that have been...

Seanad: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I was also in the restaurant and I did not hear them.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: As has been said repeatedly, we must have a debate on the economy. That debate should incorporate the role of FÁS and how it is briefing itself with regard to upskilling and conducting research on the types of jobs we should plan for in the future. The world of work is going to change drastically. We will have to think about what work is, how it should be done, whether jobs should be from...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I am not saying they should be abolished but there should be a rationalisation whereby they can do their jobs more effectively with fewer staff. That might work. That can be part of the discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I would welcome a debate on the issue.

Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the Chamber and wish him well in his role as Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for Overseas Development Aid. I also thank the Minister for his comprehensive presentation and outlining in detail the different aspects of the Bill. The Bill is the result of one of the greatest contributions Ireland has made to...

Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I look forward to a debate on the economy. I agree with Senator Regan that the important aspect is how we recapitalise. That is the core of the discussion. I am pleased the Minister is not coming forward with ideas. I know he is working hard behind the scenes and he is right not to come out until he has thoroughly investigated the way forward. We would want him to do it because this is...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I want the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government——