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Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Mary White: To help manufacturers survive, the Irish Exporters Association — my nominating body to the Seanad — is calling for a major reinvestment in automation equipment in order to overcome the rising labour, energy and administration costs of operating in Ireland. This can only be achieved by a major capital grant aid scheme, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. There is a need...

Seanad: Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (24 Nov 2005)

Mary White: Senator Hayes should go back to being a teacher.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Mary White: I call on the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to urgently explain to the House why speed limits are not being obeyed throughout the country. Last week I drove to Athlone to give a speech on women in business. All the way there, I saw that every speed limit was broken, including those in the towns and villages I passed through. We are a laughing stock. Every weekend people are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Mary White: The rules of the road and speed limits are in place but they are not being implemented. Drivers know that nobody will catch them. The number of road deaths is at a crisis level.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Mary White: I include the influence of alcohol in this regard. When one travels abroad, one does not see the blatant, in-your-face advertisements for alcohol one sees in Ireland. I went to a soccer match in Madrid at the weekend.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Mary White: It is a very serious issue. I am seeking a debate on alcohol and its effect on road deaths.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Nov 2005)

Mary White: I was supporting Madrid; I was for Beckham.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: I welcome the Minister. Senator Bradford is wrong about the lack of volunteers. Dr. Mary Redmond pointed out to us last year that at least 250,000 people do some voluntary work. Contrary to the conventional wisdom, large numbers of people, from all walks of life and of all ages, engage in voluntary work. They are unsung heroes. Yesterday morning, the Carers' Association, led by its chief...

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: We presume the Minister will support the Bill.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: Senator Ross told me last week that the Independent Senators would look after it for me. He said they would take it over and deal with it. However, I had better be diplomatic. I have a hill to climb. The flexible working Bill is one of the propositions in my child care document. As happens in the UK, we should have legislation whereby a parent with a child under six years old or a disabled...

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: If I am not allowed, I will give it to the Senator.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: If it does not, I will give the Bill to the Senator.

Seanad: Social Welfare Benefits: Motion. (9 Nov 2005)

Mary White: The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Killeen, is 100% supportive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Oct 2005)

Mary White: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Mary White: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Browne, for coming to the House today to discuss the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Brazil and the discovery of avian influenza in Romania and Turkey. The former Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Joe Walsh, displayed exemplary leadership when he protected our country from the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the UK. His actions provide...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2005)

Mary White: I too am a member.

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

Mary White: When I met Mr. John Connolly just over a month ago, at the request of Women's Aid, he sought my support as a politician in highlighting the issue of domestic violence. I said I would do my utmost to raise the matter in the Seanad and at meetings of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party. Last week, the Leader of the House, Senator O'Rourke, and I attended the launch by the Minister of State,...

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary White: It is worthwhile reminding ourselves that the aim of this directive is to promote social dialogue between management and labour. I do not understand Senator McDowell's arguments regarding direct involvement.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Committee Stage. (12 Oct 2005)

Mary White: The wording in the Bill regarding the meaning of the term "collective" is defective and the directive does not mean to be so blunt. We know what the term means and believe that the amendment is more in line with the directive.