Results 2,121-2,140 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Congratulate him yourself.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Liar.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Go and check the record.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked that we publicly register our thanks to the gardaÃ, the dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral and his staff for the way the hunger strikers' protest in the cathedral was successfully brought to a conclusion. He also raised the refugee appeals system, calling for greater transparency and asking if the system should remain within the Department of Justice, Equality and Law...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Well done. It was very effective in the overall settlement, that the minors were made wards of court. The Senator also said that we should make known our opposition to Mr. Howard. He went on to make other allegations about what the Chinese are doing. Senator Morrissey spoke about the opening of the port tunnel and the effect it will have on the M50, as well as the gridlock he experienced...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Henry is not in favour of aptitude tests for entry to medical schools and I agree with her. It simply adds another layer on top of the leaving certificate points system. Senator Mansergh commended all involved in the events at St. Patrick's Cathedral and particularly the Church of Ireland personnel and welcomed Mr. John Howard to Ireland. In that context, the Seanad will suspend...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I think he has done that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also welcomed the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Howard. Senator White spoke about local authorities and the development charges they levy on commercial interests and called for a debate on the small business report which the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, has just issued. With regard to Senator Bannon, if I used a wrong word I apologise and...
- Seanad: Death of Staff Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: As Leader of the House, I join the Cathaoirleach in expressing our sympathy to the family of Breda Courtney who died so suddenly. I often think of the people who come here and do their work so assiduously every day. I am pleased her colleagues are here with us this afternoon. Their job must sometimes be very boring and never-ending. Speaking for myself, they hear drivel in both Houses from...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2. No. 1, statements on proposals for supporting lone parents, to be taken on conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed six minutes, and the Minister is to be called upon to reply not later than five minutes before the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We are all wearing red.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I do not see many male Senators wearing red.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I do not think he welcomed him.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Ned Kelly.
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: A useful member of society.
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased the Seanad is debating this issue. Senator White suggested the topic to me and I found the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, most willing to attend the House. I find the billboards advertising Say No To Ageism week very attractive. One would be a long time blowing out all those candles. This issue is becoming prominent and many...
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: A particular Minister says "Hello, dear" every time he meets me. I have made a vow that the next time he says it I will slap his face publicly. I do not care who is coming or going.
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Indeed. Ageism puts a tag on a person whose qualities do not bear witness to that tag. Some people may wish to put their feet up at a certain age. Not everyone has to run the marathon and if they wish to go on a cruise, that is fine. Putting someone in a corner because of his or her age and saying "stay there dear" is a ridiculous policy. It is better to confront people who attempt this and...
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: No, all of us were reared properly to treat people with respect so the Leas-Chathaoirleach can take that idea out of his silly little mind. Those of us who believe ageism is incorrect must be clear that we will not entertain it. I appeared on a programme on NewsTalk 106 at lunchtime and referred to the point made by Senator White, namely, that 71.9% of those over 50 vote, compared with 24% of...
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements (Resumed). (17 May 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator should have said "Only to Senators".