Results 2,601-2,620 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator also raised the plight of Ms Marie Therese O'Loughlin and the letter from the Minister for Health and Children confirming that the Department had an inspection role as regards the institution in which she was housed. I will seek to speak to the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Hanafin, on this matter. Senator Glynn spoke about the lakes and canals being denuded of fish....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I hope so. We will see what transpires today. Senator Cummins raised the issue of proof of age because passports are too precious to be waved about on entering discos or bars. He suggested there should be some other method of identification used that is not so valuable. Senator O'Meara called for a debate on accident and emergency departments. Senator Bannon called for a debate on the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Phelan raised the issue of the nitrates directive and called for a debate on road safety. Senator Mansergh referred to Northern Ireland, the nitrates directive and Ireland's generous commitment on employment issues. We have shown a generous commitment to workers from the EU accession states from which we should not move away. Senator Quinn said there was lack of leadership in the face...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: ââ-and this would make North-South co-operation much more relevant. Senator Ross spoke about the levels of crime and racketeering which are evident in the North. He also referred to the social partnership talks. I believe this is a subject which this House should debate. It was referred to in our reform package. It would be very worthwhile were the protagonists to come to this House and...
- Seanad: Parental Leave: Motions. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the draft order entitled: Adoptive Leave Act 1995 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 18 January 2006.
- Seanad: Parental Leave: Motions. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the draft order entitled: Maternity Protection Act 1994 (Extension of Periods of Leave) Order 2006, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 18 January 2006.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is Nos. 1 and 2, motions which implement the increased entitlements to adoptive and maternity leave arising from the Budget Statement of the Minister for Finance on 7 December 2005, to be taken without debate; No. 3, statements on a strategy for men's health, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business until 5 p.m., spokespersons will have 15 minutes and other...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jan 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: That is correct.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2005: Motion for Earlier Signature. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Ãireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare Bill 2005 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.
- Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2005: Motion for Earlier Signature. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 25 January 2006.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes asked for a debate on "on the runs". We made preliminary inquiries to his office about the possibility of the Taoiseach coming to the House this week. As we know, however, EU issues have intervened and all European leaders are engaged with those. I will seek to have such a debate after Christmas. Senator Hayes also referred to the ESRI report on the construction industry....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes. Senator Hayes also referred to the situation in the North where top-up fees mean there is more money available to third level institutions for research and development, which may leave us at a disadvantage. This is a valid point and we discussed the two-year add-on to the three-year degree yesterday. I understand the Senator was not arguing for the return of third level fees. None of us...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I apologise, I meant to say the "single farm payment". Whether the farmers are single or married is immaterial. I suggest that if Senators cannot get through to the Department in Portlaoise, they should telephone the Minister's office. The staff there are very helpful.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: It seems the officials are getting slightly hung up on the minutiae of requirements in regard to the terminology of the application forms and so on. I have received information to the effect that there are queries on such matters as inheritance rights or that forms were not completed correctly in respect of those farmers who have not received their cheques. The extent of the information...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I will begin by going on the wishes trail. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his good wishes. In return, I wish him and his family a happy and peaceful Christmas. I thank him for his forbearing nature. He kept his sense of humour even when matters became slightly heated, which is very important in his job. I thank all of the parties and the leaders of each group for the various little...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: We would not have been deemed to be in session if the flag was not flying. Senator Minihan would be aware of that fact. Finally, I thank the individual members of my and other parties who strove within their best abilities to make the House lively and instructive and gave careful scrutiny to legislation, all of which is important. Yesterday, we had a lovely hour and a half in the House when...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I might take the Senator because the other guy is gone. They have been stalwart partners in this enterprise called the Seanad and I hope everybody and their families have a lovely time together. I know that Members cherish their families.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Do not be so nasty.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator for saying that. I did not want to.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (16 Dec 2005)
Mary O'Rourke: Punch and Judy.