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Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate and the many people in the Visitors Gallery who have a particular interest in this topic, including representatives of the National Women's Council, UCD women graduates and others. I congratulate the Minister of State on her new appointment and welcome her commitment to this issue. She will have an important role to play in monitoring...

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: There is research on that.

Seanad: Special Areas of Conservation. (28 Apr 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for coming to respond to the matter I have tabled on the protection of Liffey Valley parklands and the area around the Liffey. I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise the important issue of protecting the Liffey Valley parklands and to seek to progress the issue by obtaining an update from the Minister on the work of the Department on the...

Seanad: Special Areas of Conservation. (28 Apr 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: With respect to the Minister of State, I am disappointed with the reply.

Seanad: Special Areas of Conservation. (28 Apr 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I am particularly disappointed that my question on the need for a co-ordinated approach to the management of the Liffey Valley was not addressed. If we raise Adjournment Matters, I ask that the Departments concerned answer the points raised. I am disappointed that, while the report carried out some years ago was referred to, there was no reply to the key question of co-ordination. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I join the Leader in expressing sympathy to the family and friends of the late Gerry Ryan. It was a very sad loss for his family and many loyal fans. It is disappointing that the Taoiseach has decided not to support the Fine Gael motion on pensions to be discussed this evening. It was an opportunity-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I want to make a relevant point. It was an opportunity for the Taoiseach to show leadership and his commitment to fairness and equity.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: I think this is linked to the question of political leadership-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: -----which is a very relevant matter to raise in this House. People are looking for fairness and equity, especially with regard to higher civil servants and those who earn less than €30,000. There are many issues where fairness and equity arise in political discussions in this forum and that was the point I was making. I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to ask the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: Greece could pay it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Government is very slow in bringing in legislation on head shops.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: We should be bringing forward legislation on head shops.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Senator will be waiting a long time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: This is probably one of the few parliaments in Europe which is not discussing the eurozone rescue package today. While I am aware that legislation will be taken on Thursday of next week, the House needs to discuss the many issues which arise from the decisions taken at the weekend, not least the question of how Ireland will refocus on creating jobs. I was struck, as will have been others...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: Newspaper reports today indicate that Ministers have been instructed to find €3 billion in cuts for the forthcoming budget. What criteria will be used in making these decisions? I raise this matter in light of the fact that front-line services are being affected. I refer Senators to the main letter in today's edition of The Irish Times, which was written by the mother of an autistic boy...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: The Senator's party has been in government for 13 years.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: We meet on a day when there has been devastating news for families and individuals who will lose jobs following today's announcement by Pfizer that 800 jobs will be shed. This is devastating news for those involved. We had hoped the pharmaceutical industry would be a cornerstone of recovery, but the lesson of the devastating news today is that we need to focus on the issues relating to job...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 May 2010)

Frances Fitzgerald: Yes.