Results 2,961-2,980 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We have votes too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As I understand it, the prospect of a transfer of the Great Southern Hotel group to Fáilte Ireland is a red herring that was floated in recent days.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Before we all go to Killarney, we will endeavour to let Senator Coghlan know what we believe should happen to the hotel group.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I will stay in the hotel, I have already booked it. Perhaps I will not be given any breakfast. In the wake of the Taoiseach's visit to this House last week, Senator Hanafin calls for a further debate on the EU constitution, particularly in the context of further accession from the east. I share Senator Cummins's concerns on the question of whether the Law Society is the appropriate body to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Details of the change in tomorrow's Order of Business will be circulated.

Seanad: Salmon Fisheries Report: Statements. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: As a consequence of the delay arising from the robust nature of the debate during the Order of Business, particularly in respect of recent events at Monaghan General Hospital, there may be insufficient time to accommodate all Members who wish to speak on this matter. I will observe the debate and, if necessary, allow it to be resumed at another time rather than conclude today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resource on salmon drift netting and angling, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes. Members may...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Does Senator Brian Hayes mean that the matter should be discussed during Private Members' business?

Seanad: European Union: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: European Union: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Taoiseach and the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, for agreeing so freely to come to the House for this debate when it was mooted. If Senators think they have been short-changed by the allocation of time during this debate, I assure them that the decision to impose tighter speaking slots was taken after more than ten Senators were unable to speak during the debate on Northern...

Seanad: European Union: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday,19 October 2005.

Seanad: State Airports. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this issue to be raised. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Callely. A week does not go by but newspapers are beset with rumours of nefarious happenings at Shannon Airport, that flights to and from the US are carrying cargoes of prisoners and, more particularly, that such aeroplanes are exempt from carrying manifests...

Seanad: State Airports. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: We are happy the Minister of State is present.

Seanad: State Airports. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House. I am happy he is here but I would have thought the Minister would have attended because this is an issue which has been exercising many people, not least the last leader of the Labour Party, as evidenced for 15 minutes on radio on Sunday. I do not say that to castigate the Minister of State, for whom, as he is aware, I have the height...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad to contribute to this debate and I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. When Senator White and others put it to me that we should seek such a debate, we contacted the Minister of State's office and he freely and quickly agreed to attend. One might ask what such a debate will achieve. I believe it is important because what we say highlights the issue and gives us a...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: If it can be so described.

Seanad: National Sporting Facilities: Motion (Resumed). (12 Oct 2005)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the matter of age discrimination with regard to people who serve jury duty. Those over the age of 70 cannot serve on Irish juries. It seems to be a major anomaly in an era when ageism is being wiped out. I will contact the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and put the matter to him. It may be the case that jury duty might...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary O'Rourke: I am sure he will too.