Results 3,561-3,580 of 4,931 for speaker:Mary White

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary White: I call for a debate on equality in the workplace in light of yesterday's ruling by the European Court of Justice. As reported in The Irish Times and the Irish Independent, this ruling stated length of service is a good enough reason to pay one employee more than another, even if they are doing the same job. In practice, women who take time off to care for their children can end up earning...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary White: The European Court of Justice ruling also discourages fathers from taking time off work to care for their children as they could end up falling behind their colleagues in the pay stakes. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment must come before the House to discuss legislation that will guarantee that parents who put their children first are rewarded and not punished.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

Mary White: The views Senator Norris is expressing are Victorian.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary White: I call for a debate on ageing and ageism. Age Action Ireland has designated this week, from 29 September to 7 October, positive ageing week. Yesterday, Senator Terry and I attended a conference organised by Age Action Ireland in Croke Park. Immediate action is necessary to change the way older people are treated in our society. On 1 October, the British Government unveiled new employment...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary White: The Senator regularly allows his true feelings to emerge.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary White: The same applies to his colleague, Senator Ross.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary White: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh. I would like a debate on this matter to be arranged as a matter of urgency. The Minister of State with responsibility for the elderly, Deputy Seán Power, should come to the House to address the issues of ageing and ageism in society. We are behind the times. We need to move on and to end discrimination against older people.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2006)

Mary White: That includes anybody who is 50 and over.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Mary White: I ask the Leader to arrange an early debate on ageing and ageism in society. I would like the relevant Ministers to attend to deal with the various forms of discrimination for which their Departments are responsible. Despite an acute shortage of qualified staff in many parts of the public service, we force thousands of public servants to retire at 65 who wish to stay on and contribute their...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2006)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary White: I ask the Leader to organise a series of debates on ageing and ageism when we reconvene in the autumn. Last week, the Cathaoirleach kindly suggested to me that I submit a request for an Adjournment debate on this issue. We then had a tremendous revelation from the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, who has responsibility for the elderly, when he...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Mary White: We can achieve progress by working together. People are living longer and are healthier but nothing has changed for older people. I will not throw bouquets at anybody but I apologise to the Cathaoirleach for any discourtesy I may have shown him at any time.

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary White: No.

Seanad: Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary White: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, to the House. I am pleased to have an opportunity to speak on this important Bill. I urge the Minister of State to make clear to the House the reasons behind the decision to incorporate certain amendments to the 1997 and 2002 Acts in this new Bill. Specifically, I would like him to clarify why sections 2 and 6 are not being considered...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary White: As a Government Senator and nominee of the Irish Exporters Association, and as the co-founder of a medium-sized business employing 100 people, which will rise to 130 by the end of the year, I am pleased to speak on this legislation. Given my experience, I can speak on the significance of this Bill for small and medium-sized businesses. The proposed measures are progressive in that they ease...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary White: Senator Quinn started it all.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary White: Go to Peggy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary White: That is Mary's county.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Jul 2006)

Mary White: Mary is the boss.