Results 4,021-4,040 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Coghlan spoke about planning matters. Senator Feeney discussed the sad outcome of the case of a 15 year old boy, for whom a suitable place could not be found. Senator McHugh expressed concern about the high intake of alcohol among Irish teenagers. He mentioned the North West Alcohol Forum, which is seeking funding for a five-year pilot project. The forum includes members of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Jim Walsh called for a debate on the collusion issue in January, or whenever we come back. I will be glad to facilitate such a discussion. Senator Ross, who has a bad coldââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: He has a bad throat.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross seconded Senator Norris's amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross referred to political appointments. The appointments in question are Government appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Under legislation introduced by the former Minister, Nora Owen,ââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: ââthe Judicial Appointments Board makes recommendations to the Government, which makes the appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I would like to make it clear that they are not political appointments.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Glynn said that a debate is needed on type two diabetes, which is a health matter. Senator Ulick Burke discussed the forthcoming legislation on elderly people, which we will provide time to debate. Senator Ormonde spoke about the role of parents, a matter she has raised previously. She is right to argue that people have responsibilities after they beget children. They are responsible...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: That refers to the final appointment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I cannot take the debate now.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: It is not a rumour, it is a fact.
- Seanad: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alterations of Duties) Order 2004: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann approves the following order in draft: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alterations of Duties) Order 2004, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 25 November 2004.
- Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Dublin and Monaghan Bombings) Order 2005: Motion. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann: âbearing in mind the specific matters considered by the Government to be of significant public concern arising from the Dublin and Monaghan bombings on 17 May 1974 which resulted in the deaths of 33 people, including one pregnant woman, and injuries to a significant number of people, the evidence uncovered by the Garda investigation was deemed insufficient to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources which has concluded its discussions. The motion concerns a change in the fees for licences issued or renewed on or after 1 January 2005, to be taken without debate; No. 2, a motion to approve an order under the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004, Commission of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator resigned over the issue relating to Senator O'Toole.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: No, that was not quite the case.
- Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (14 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh, Committee Stage is due to finish at 2 p.m. May I inquire if there is much more to be dealt with? Are there more amendments?
- Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (14 Dec 2004)
Mary O'Rourke: I am not sure what the Minister of State's availability is but I think we should finish Committee Stage. I suggest that the sitting should be extended to 2.30 p.m., although it may end before that.