Results 1-20 of 24,635 for speaker:Mary Harney
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: I thank the Leader of the House for her warm welcome. It is always a pleasure to come to the Seanad because it is where I cut my political teeth in 1977. The Seanad meets more often now than it did when it was very much a part-time exercise and one could come here for an hour or two a week. The new Leader in particular has insisted on longer hours and more effective work, which I welcome. I...
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: He will be paid a large salary. I hope he will return home as the head of a large company.
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: At least he went to South Korea, not North Korea.
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: That is because the Senator is so smart.
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: I want the Senator to forget about who is responsible.
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: I thank the Senators who contributed to this very important legislation. Some Members acknowledged the presence in the House of Dr. Harris, Mr. Brian Sweeney and Mr. John Travers, who are very closely associated with the establishment of Science Foundation Ireland. However, as it is a rule of the House not to mention people in the gallery, I did not want to break the rule. I am deeply...
- Seanad: Industrial Development (Science Foundation Ireland) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (5 Feb 2003)
Mary Harney: The Government is determined to see the big picture. The Taoiseach takes an interest in science and will make some comments in relation to its importance soon. It is important that the Taoiseach, as head of the Government, shows an interest in it, as well as the Ministers who are directly responsible. It is fantastic that the Taoiseach is determined to pursue his interest in science. I...
- Seanad: Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq: Statements. - Regulatory Reform: Motion. (2 Apr 2003)
Mary Harney: I am glad to have the opportunity to address the Seanad on this important issue as I firmly believe implementing a successful programme of regulatory reform is critical to our ability as a country to sustain future economic and social progress. I am a firm believer in the power of competition to benefit the consumer and spur innovation and productivity growth. Research has shown that vigorous...
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: I am pleased to be in the Seanad to propose this important legislation. The Bill provides for the implementation of the enhancements to redundancy payment levels and other improvements to the operation of the redundancy scheme that are provided for in the partnership agreement, Sustaining Progress, and the report of the redundancy review group. It will also amend the insolvency payments...
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: Not Senator McDowell. He does not want anything decentralised to Clontarf.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: It was a redundancy lunch.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: It is based on case law from 1984.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: I sent a copy of the official minute to the Labour Party.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: Union officials were also informed of the law subsequently.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: That is not the case. They were informed very shortly thereafter.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: They were informed orally at the start of the negotiations.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: They were told orally by my officials at the talks that it was not going to be.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: At the social partnership talks, which began before Christmas.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: They were not authorised. The Senator must accept that to say one will do one's best is not the same as giving a categorical assurance.
- Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)
Mary Harney: The Senator will accept that not even the Tánaiste can break the law.