Results 1,741-1,760 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Kitt raised the matters of electronic voting and the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes. He raised a point, which was brought to my attention last weekend, about labourers who were employed under the Land Commission. When the Land Commission ceased these men found themselves in a similar position to their female counterparts in the Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes. We could raise this point with...
- Seanad: Risk Equalisation Amendment Scheme, 2003: Motion. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Ãireann approve the following scheme in draft: Risk Equalisation (Amendment) Scheme, 2003, copies of which were laid in draft before the House on 9th day of December, 2003, be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children in accordance with paragraph (1)(Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 18th December,...
- Seanad: Addresses by Members of the European Parliament: Motions. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 52A and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Ãireann agrees that Seán à Neachtáin, M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Ãireann on Thursday 11th December, 2003 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings shall commence at 1 p.m. with a speech by Seán à Neachtáin, MEP which shall not...
- Seanad: Addresses by Members of the European Parliament: Motions. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 52A and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Ãireann agrees that Avril Doyle, M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Ãireann on Thursday 11th December, 2003 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings shall commence at 2 p.m. with a speech by Avril Doyle, MEP which shall not exceed 20...
- Seanad: Addresses by Members of the European Parliament: Motions. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That, in accordance with Standing Order 52A and the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, Seanad Ãireann agrees that Brian Crowley, M.E.P. shall attend and be heard in Seanad Ãireann on Thursday 11th December, 2003 and that the following arrangements shall apply. The proceedings shall commence at 3 p.m. with a speech by Brian Crowley, MEP which shall not exceed 20...
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Seán Ó Neachtáin, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank Mr. à Neachtáin for coming here. At the end of his speech he mentioned his belief in the Irish language as a national identifier, particularly within Europe. This morning we had a small debate on that issue involving three or four members who said that while we recognise it as our national language, in Europe it is not so recognised. The present incumbent in the Chair, Senator Ã...
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Seán Ó Neachtáin, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Can we revisit that matter now that the applicant countries are making their case?
- Seanad: Address by Mr. Seán Ó Neachtáin, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: He has started well.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Leas-Chathaoirleach must know something we do not.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: That fact is not known.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: No, they have not.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: That is what the House would like to hear.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: That is right.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: How many members are on the environment, public health and consumer affairs committee?
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: It is a very good turnout. So, Ms Doyle is being courted?
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator does not expect Ms Doyle to agree with that, does he?
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: We have no Irish member?
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Thirteen to be.
- Seanad: Address by Ms Avril Doyle, MEP. (11 Dec 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Is it 80%?