Results 2,361-2,380 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: John Wilson was the Minister for Transport and the proposal was dismissed. The proposal is indicative of the view of the Department of Finance. Senator Ryan also raised the matter of pollution in our waterways. Senator Leyden called for legislation on charitable collections. The Polish man to whom the Senator referred, Damian, gathered â¬11,000. He was very industrious.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I would not be inclined to condemn him as he was very industrious. The judge said he was in the wrong business and that he should have been out with Damian. I welcome the visitors to the Gallery.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan called for a clear national policy on rail freight and referred to a report that suggested Irish people are more prone than others to money laundering. He also referred to 20 casinos masquerading as clubs. A loophole exists in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which the Minister hopes to close. I concur with Senator Glynn's commendation of the Medical Council. The...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh condemned the heavy-handed political approach to RTE. He pointed out that RTE gives an independent public service, and I agree. On the front page of today's edition of The Irish Times, which my colleague showed me, RTE denied it was given an ultimatum by the Minister that he would not appear if Deputy Rabbitte appeared. We must take RTE's word for it. Senator Mansergh spoke...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Meara spoke on RTE's important role in our democracy, with which I agree. When somebody asked me what my favourite radio programme was I said it was the news. The person thought it was odd. We get a good news service covering all angles. Senator O'Meara wants the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come here and I hope he will do so. We will tell him it is overwhelming....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I agree with Senator Bannon's comments on the Barr tribunal. I have some knowledge of Abbeylara and some of its people. They wished the report would be issued and the matter could be debated. It has been a long time since the report on the sad case of Mr. Carthy of Abbeylara was signed off. I will endeavour to find out what the delay is because in so doing I will find out for myself too....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Nobody I know said a word about that. If Senator Coonan wants to pose as their saviour that is fine but he need not blame us for putting the opposite case because we said nothing about them.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I recognise that SenatorCoonan's nominating body was the Irish Road Haulage Association. Was it not?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Very good.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2 and 23. No. 1, the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 â Committee Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 4 p.m.; No. 2, the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities (Amendment) Bill 2005 â Second Stage, to be taken at 4 p.m. until 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Do not tell me.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is correct in that one cannot get a reply from the tribunal.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: With people such as the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator watch last week's "Late Late Show"?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: As I do.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: There were barges on the Shannon.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I bet they will troop off in numbers.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: How many Seanad Members were on the team?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senators were trying to keep it to themselves.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Mar 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Those present today are nodding appreciatively.