Results 2,201-2,220 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Electoral Register: Motion. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: There is no need to rush any speaker. We can continue for an hour next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Nor teachers, nor nurses.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: When we informally discussed the matter yesterday I called on Dr. Paisley to do so. However, he had already condemned the murder in an unequivocal way. I did not hear him personally but was pleased to hear it read out by a newscaster.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: There are some housekeeping matters to be dealt with before I proceed and what I say will answer a question raised by Senator Browne. Yesterday, it was said in the House that a Seanad scheduling conflict did not allow the Tánaiste to attend. There was no Seanad scheduling conflict. In fact, the arrangement was made with the Tánaiste's office three or four weeks ago and then her office...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes made the point that our police force is unarmed. He spoke about democracy and the representative organisations and expressed his dismay at the tone and content of what was said by the GRA. The gardaí can vote and when politicians call to their front doors, they are entitled to raise points with them. Politicians are looking for their vote and gardaí are seeking to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I see. That is a fair point. The old adage of Horace, festina lente, would apply, as it does in many other matters. Senator Ryan also referred to the GRA and the confrontation with the Oireachtas. He sought a debate on the HSA. I was nonplussed to discover from the HSA that the number of deaths that occurred shows an increase of 50%, which is huge. Senator Dardis spoke about the Garda and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Not at all. In fact, during the debate in the House on the Garda Síochána Bill I spoke about her. The local newspaper telephoned me last week to mention that it had noted that. She is an extremely warm, communicative woman with plenty of common sense. She is very ordinary. She has a daughter and is related to a well known man in the town of Athlone, Paddy McCaul. He is involved in soccer...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. That is the story. Ms O'Toole is a fine woman and the country is lucky to get her. Senator Mansergh mentioned Robert MacBride and his comments that republicans should be involved in the police force. Senator Coghlan used the words "fairness", "impartiality" and "neutrality"— excellent English — about the gardaí and said these are not in question. I agree. It is about their...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The doctors, nurses, teachers and local authority personnel have not been paid for almost three months.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The police have not been paid either. Senator Ulick Burke spoke about abuse of and assaults on psychiatric nurses. He said the 2003 report of the task force has not been implemented. I do not know what the position is. The Senator asked that it be brought to the attention of the Minister for Health and Children. Senator Maurice Hayes spoke about Palestine and sought a debate on Northern...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: If Members heard about it later they would accuse me of not telling. Senator Hayes also pointed out that it was enabling legislation. That is true but enabling legislation then has to be implemented. That is what it is about. Senator Glynn said the GRA's remarks were ill advised. He asked about the Medical Practitioners Bill. I do not know what the position is. It has not come to this House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is my understanding.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator said gardaí.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coonan's stray remark is the type of wrong remark that must be corrected. Gardaí are not politically appointed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not really want to know about the Senator's father.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not want any proof. The Senator said that gardaí are politically appointed but they are not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mooney referred to the EU and Palestine. He also raised the racist comments that are being made in e-mails from associations in the United States and expressed his hope that immigration reform will soon be successfully concluded. Senator Bannon suggested a debate on volunteerism, which would be most useful, but I do not know what Minister we should invite to attend. It would be a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 25, motion 23. No. 1, Criminal Justice (Mutual Assistance) Bill 2005 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 12.30 p.m.; No. 2, Parental Leave (Amendment) Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 or at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Who is it?