Results 901-920 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the 15% increase in the provision for the Equality Tribunal to adjudicate on individual claims and to tackle the backlog of cases. We endorse the core function of the Irish Human Rights Commission, IHRC, which is to scrutinise legislation that affects human rights. Likewise, the Equality Authority will continue to be an independent voice in order to eliminate discrimination and to...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: The Government continues to monitor closely all issues regarding human rights in China, including the situation in Tibet. These issues are raised regularly through bilateral contacts with the Chinese Government and in concert with our EU partners. Issues for discussion are those of special importance to the people of Tibet, including freedom of expression and the preservation of culture and...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: On 22 January, President Obama signed three executive orders concerning a number of issues under the committee's remit, including an order on ensuring lawful interrogations, which provides that all persons detained following armed conflicts shall, in all circumstances, be treated humanely and shall not be subjected to violence or outrages to personal dignity. A task force to evaluate the...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I do not have much more to add to the fine contributions made by Senators Ó Murchú and Harris on how best we can all work together. I watched a television programme on Monday night during which two representatives from parties bickered during the entire programme. I listened to "Today with Pat Kenny" this morning and those who were being interviewed again engaged in point-scoring to...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I will not vote against the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Excuse me, Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is so rude.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I cannot believe Senator Buttimer's rudeness. That is the bottom line. Of course I will not vote against the Bill——

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I know that, but I can make a statement that I endorse the stand taken by Senator O'Donovan.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, whose patience, I imagine, is running out.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Every point has been raised repeatedly. Unfortunately, I will go down the same track and make the same points that were contributed in a constructive manner by Members from all sides of the House in the past few hours. Listening to this debate and the fine statements on how best to move forward has been great. There is no doubt that sacrifices must be made. If we are to pull ourselves out...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator happy with that?

Seanad: School Staffing (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator happy with that?

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Here we go again.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I was pleased to listen to the Minister's contribution in which he set out his strategy and the role of education in driving the economy forward. I will refer to some of the points made by the Minister. He said we must ensure Ireland is in the best possible position to benefit from the next wave of world economic growth. He covered areas of...

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator should stop interrupting.

Seanad: Education Matters: Statements (10 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Well done.

Seanad: Child Poverty: Motion (11 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I am glad to have an opportunity to speak to this motion. Last night, I spoke about many aspects of education, while this evening I propose to speak specifically on the issue of equality of opportunity for disadvantaged students. I will do so because I dealt with disadvantage and the problems to which Senator Donohoe referred for ten years before entering the House. At that time, I worked...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I listened to all the points raised this morning. I welcome the recapitalisation of the banks and echo the points made by Senator Rónán Mullen. Now that recapitalisation will take place, let us have a root and branch review of the banks. That is what ordinary people want. We want to restore integrity in the banks. Nobody is denying integrity has not been lost. There has been bad...