Results 3,981-4,000 of 4,073 for speaker:Mary Mitchell O'Connor
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: This will be of significant benefit to those schools projecting increased enrolment which would be sufficient to allow them to retain their existing classroom posts over the long term. This is the reality and these are the facts.
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Yes.
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: He did that last night.
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: May I ask-----
- Primary Schools: Motion (Resumed) (1 Feb 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: It is a disgrace that-----
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I would like to share time with Deputy Buttimer.
- Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (24 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I warmly welcome the spirit of the Legal Services Regulation Bill 2011. However, I draw the Minister's attention to section 8 (2) (a), that stipulates that the 11 members of the authority will be appointed by the Minister. This does not correspond to the make-up of similar regulatory bodies. For example, the Teaching Council Act 2001 prescribes for approximately 62% of teacher council...
- Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I broadly welcome the provisions of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 3) Bill 2011. This legislation will strengthen the constitutionality and the legal framework of EROs and REAs in light of deficiencies in the original legislation. It will ease the concerns of some of our most vulnerable workers by reinstating protection for workers in the relevant sectors. A balance needs to be...
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I have spoken to many principals in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area and they have assured me the best interests of the students will be a top priority in their schools. I have full confidence and faith in our teachers and principals and I know they will ensure students continue to enjoy an educational environment that takes a holistic approach to educational development. The provision in...
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: He said it last night but Deputy Dooley was not in the Chamber then.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy Dooley is just playing to the gallery.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy Dooley's party obliterated the country.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Deputy Dooley should stop talking.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: I am aware that Fianna Fáil obliterated this country.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Fianna Fáil has made all our children pay for its mistakes.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Absolutely. It was Fianna Fáil that ruined the country.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Fianna Fáil.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: They should act like professionals.
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Will Deputy Dooley desist?
- Private Members' Business. School Guidance Counsellors: Motion (Resumed) (18 Jan 2012)
Mary Mitchell O'Connor: Education cuts, while unpopular, are unfortunately necessary. Savings must be made across the board. Undoubtedly, the Government is severely hampered in its ability to make independent decisions.