Results 2,221-2,240 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the imminent retirement of Archbishop Robin Eames. All of those who have met, watched, observed and listened to Dr. Eames will know what a beneficial influence he has been. His own viewpoint was always one of tolerance and understanding of all peoples and he particularly promoted ecumenism. As Leader of this House I will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes, they can e-mail questions to any of us instead of e-mailing all of them to me. I look forward to that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator. We will have our special day for Europe. It was quite unnerving to hear on the car radio that we were all to be united in the Dáil. Any Senator who wishes to go to the Dáil Chamber can. Both Bills to be dealt with tomorrow in this House involve transposing European directives into Irish legislation, one on parental leave and the other on justice.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Only justice spokespersons will be required to attend. Other Senators may take part in the Dáil debate if they so wish. Senator O'Toole raised the sad death of Ms Máire Buckley. Like the Senator, I also knew her well. When we started the home school liaison teacher scheme, she went to the Department with the admirable woman from Tallaght who became its head. I worked with her. She was...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Dardis spoke of Archbishop Robin Eames, and mentioned that he was impervious to whatever happened. He stood for tolerance and what is good. With regard to a debate on migration, we could raise the matter of human exploitation tomorrow. Senator Dardis mentioned the White Paper on communications in Europe, which is not yet published, and indicated that it should be debated here when it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I cannot guarantee that it will be taken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator wishes for Government time, which I can secure, but I cannot get the Senator Government support.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes. I realise that it would be helpful for people with mortgages not to have those impositions. Senator Brady spoke of Ms Buckley, conveying his sympathies to her family, and in particular to Rutland Street national school and Marlborough Street school. He talked of what occurred on Sunday, which was extraordinary. We all came to realise what was going on and we can see the pictures of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Carlow concord.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator referred to alcohol limits in respect of drink driving and said he would like to see them set at zero. I would too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: Even half a glass of wine could affect a person.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: I would not have previously thought so, but I genuinely think so now. Perhaps those who drink a good few glasses would not be affected by a small amount.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also spoke about illegal drugs, which are far more dangerous. I hope the Senator will speak on the road safety legislation tomorrow. Senator Kitt indicated he would support community and parish radio type of programmes. Senator John Paul Phelan spoke about the same type of programmes. Senator Callanan referred to Thomas Kent and pointed out that 8 May is the anniversary of his...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on accident and emergency services, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 20 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and Members may share time. The Minister will be called upon to reply not later than ten minutes before...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 23. No. 1, Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 2 p.m., to resume at 2.30 p.m. until 5 p.m. and to resume again, if necessary, at 7.15 p.m. until 8.30 p.m.; and No. 23, motion 22, to be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be a sos between 2 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: He is out of the loop now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 May 2006)

Mary O'Rourke: All the way to Castleblayney.