Results 121-140 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: How will this be monitored to make sure it will work? I agree with much of what the Minister is saying but I can see the law being broken unless he has vigilante groups of some kind watching all the time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2003)

Ann Ormonde: What about Muckross?

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I join speakers from this side of the House in welcoming the Taoiseach's announcement. No matter where that announcement was made, there would be a political whinge. It is good news that the land is being transferred for over 10,000 houses. I am delighted because it is what the people sought.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements (Resumed). (8 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I too am very pleased to contribute to this debate. I have listened to many of the speeches and I will echo many of the points raised by others. Ultimately, in the contributions that came from the other side, it seemed that we were "damned if we do and damned if we do not". I have never experienced such negative criticism. This Government was the first to take on the problem of abuse, which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I also pay tribute to Jim Kelly. When I first came to the House, he was very nice and helpful in showing me the layout and I wish him every happiness in his retirement. I support Senator Tuffy's proposal that we maintain strong links with local government. Now that the dual mandate has been abolished, it is extremely important that those links are maintained. I feel very strongly that we...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I am delighted to see the Minister of State. Some Senators said he would not take on any issue or be confrontational. I have never seen him shy away from confrontation on any issue he believes should be confronted. The issue under discussion is Dublin transport services and how we can have an integrated plan for the greater Dublin area. I am delighted the Opposition has given us this...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Terry and I sat on many benches in the old Dublin County Council when we discussed the southern cross route. Her party and mine have been in Government on different occasions over the last 20 years but, of course, her party did nothing wrong. Those in Opposition think they are geniuses and that we cannot get it right.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Mr. "Fix It" is sitting across the table. Those opposite do things beautifully but we are no good. That is what they are saying.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I am not. Senator Terry is assuming she is more knowledgeable than perhaps I am on many transport issues.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: That is all I am saying. The M50 came on stream in the early 1980s when I happened to be on South Dublin County Council. I do not know what party Senator Terry was in at that stage, so I cannot say where she stood on any issue.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: For approximately 20 years everything was done to try to put the M50 on the map – it has taken that length of time.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I know, but is it our fault or is it the fault of the Senator's party? Whose fault is it?

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Terry stood up and was so self-opinionated on how right the Opposition was and how wrong the Government was that I began to think this is crazy thinking and that we cannot—

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: There is no perfect solution. I would like the world to be perfect. I am not perfect; I do not know whether I am saying the right or wrong thing but at least I can say I am doing my best, as our Government is, to get an integrated plan for the greater Dublin area. That is what the Government is trying to do and the plan is on its way. We are not negative. I want to be positive. Why would I...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The DART came on stream about 15 years ago but it took years for it to get off the ground. I do not blame the Opposition for that. It was not its fault that it could not get it off the ground when in Government. It is not our fault when things go wrong because we have problems getting things off the ground. I welcome the Taoiseach's proposal to establish a national infrastructure board which...

Seanad: European Convention/Intergovernmental Conference: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Roche. His brief is to take the lead in the debate on the future of Europe. At every stage of the debate he has taken a prominent role and has clearly articulated the position not only to the Houses, but also to the public. The core issue we are discussing today is how to make the new treaty readable, understandable and accessible to the public....

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator stating that Senator Quinn made a mess of the Bill?

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I compliment Senator Quinn on introducing the Bill and on investing so much work in it. The explanatory memorandum to the Bill refers to Government assurances that the passports for sale scheme shall not be reintroduced. There is no doubt that I must support Senator Quinn in that regard. I was pleased when the Minister indicated his agreement with the Bill, in principle.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The huge gas explosion which occurred in the south Dublin area is a very important issue. The confidence of people not just in south Dublin but throughout Ireland has been undermined by the fact that subsidence in footpaths may damage old piping. While I am not an alarmist, this could happen in any part of Ireland. Having discussed the matter with the various agencies, whether Eircom, Bord...