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- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Senator Donohoe has been as eloquent as ever, and has highlighted exactly what is good about this agreement. He has also highlighted its importance, and this is a very important moment for our country. Senator O'Toole made the point that people should try to park any annoyance with the Government because this is about the future of our nation and opportunities for our children. That is why...
- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I am available.
- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: This is one of the most important decisions that members of unions will make about the future of their country. The agreement asks people to do the honourable thing. A colleague of mine in the Oireachtas told me yesterday that his daughter joined the public service many years ago on modest wages and was offered twice the salary elsewhere but declined to take it because she was interested in...
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I welcome the Minister of State and the opportunity to discuss this issue. Senator Feeney alluded to the work that had been done in this area, particularly since the Minister of State was given this job and his office was established, in increasing the awareness of child care and in terms of the way in which the issue has been pushed up the agenda, rightly so. Part of what the report...
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I like the habit that has developed, whereby Senator Donohoe, as always, speaks so much sense. It is very interesting to listen to him. Senators have said that, now that things are going wrong, we realise we did not prepare well enough for the introduction of the euro. It is only now that we realise no one thought about what would happen if a member state wanted to withdraw from it....
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: The Senator was talking about the European dimension and referred to how we needed to look to the national purpose and consider how we were to turn the corner. I thought to myself that we had a little problem at home, in respect of which the Labour Party was not showing much leadership. I know it is a slight embarrassment to the Senator.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: The Labour Party has the opportunity to do what is necessary at home to show the leadership the Senator is seeking. As he said, people are crying out for it. This is how we make sacrifices regarding our ideals or in dealing with sectoral interests. I hope his party leader shows he is capable of leadership. I served on a county council with him and I have great admiration for him but he is...
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Second Stage (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I am sure he will be because I represent many people. I would love to think he will show leadership when he has the opportunity. I listened with great interest to Senator White's contribution and it will mean something if he follows it up by supporting the Croke Park deal.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Amendments Nos. 1 to 9, inclusive, are related and may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Senator White has indicated he wishes to speak.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I am going to exercise some control. I ask Senator Norris to speak to the amendments. The fact that he missed his opportunity to contribute on Second Stage does not mean he can do so now.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: I am glad the Senator appreciates them.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Does the Minister of State have anything further to add?
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Is the amendment being pressed?
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: We have to conclude Committee Stage first. It is likely to be quite soon.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: If amendments are tabled, that would necessitate a gap in the proceedings.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: That is a matter for Senator Twomey.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Amendment No. 4 was discussed with amendment No. 1. Is Senator Twomey pressing the amendment?
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: The Senator will have to move the amendment in that case and have it seconded.
- Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)
Fiona O'Malley: Senator Norris should sit down if he is going to participate.