Results 341-360 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: As a matter of information, am I sharing the ten minutes?
- Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: I am happy to speak on this Bill. While I will table my concerns, I am in favour of the legislation's total cast and its intention. Over the years, the trade union movement, which we delightfully like to call our social partners, has sought the codification and rationalisation of all of the measures accruing to it. We do not hear anything afterwards. The unions demand and get the measures,...
- Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Hear, hear.
- Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Absolutely.
- Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (17 Feb 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 293: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Longford. [5709/09]
- Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 66: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath is entitled to a medical card here based on their work and pension rights in the UK. [2912/09]
- Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the application of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has requested leave to remain on humanitarian grounds. [2913/09]
- Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 142: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when there will be further details on afforestation as announced by him in the budget 2009 speech. [2914/09]
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: I want to correct a mistake, as uttered at the time by the incumbent of the Chair in which the Acting Chair, Deputy Ardagh, is sitting. This morning somebody said the next spot was to be taken by Deputy Mary O'Rourke, but there was what was described as a "no show". I have never done a "no show", as it is not my scene. There was a mistake in the arrangements. This is my time, and I should...
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Since I have come into the House today the Opposition Deputies have been speaking about practical matters, such as schools and roads, of which I heartily approve. However, I was listening to them both earlier this morning and yesterday, and I never heard such a crowd of whingers in all my life as appeared on the Fine Gael benches. It was a big moan. I do not mean Deputy McGinley, but his...
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: We have a brilliant economy and we must keep it that way.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: I wish to continue, if I am allowed. At times Fine Gael Members are fascinating. They have no plan. They say what we do wrong, but never indicate what they would do if they got into office. That would expose them in a very meaningful way. I agree with Deputy McGinley concerning any possible fiscal stimulus in this package. I made a strong plea at our parliamentary party meeting last...
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: ââto be able to withstand the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and keep to his briefââ
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: ââwhich is to have talks with the social partners and, I hope, to have them concluded satisfactorily. I will give way to Deputy Thomas Byrne.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: I was not a "no-show". Remember that.
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes.
- Child Protection: Motion (Resumed) (28 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased to contribute to this debate. Before discussing the main part of the issue, I wish to state how we abhor what occurred in this rural village in a rural county in Ireland. The depravity which it exhibited is forever etched in our minds. However, I am very much afraid that outrage fades. People may be outraged today, but then a fresh disaster may arise, whether it be something...
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 587: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who have applied for long-term residency or stamp four. [47891/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (27 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 588: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the status of persons (details supplied) in County Longford. [47892/08]
- Written Answers — Schools Refurbishment: Schools Refurbishment (27 Jan 2009)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 1377: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if he will review the application for funding from the emergency work scheme for a school (details supplied) in County Tipperary. [47893/08]