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Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I, too, welcome the Minister, and I compliment the Government on its swift action in trying to restore stability. We are in scary times, and it is only this action, which has been recognised nationally and internationally, and the leadership of the Government, that has secured stability in the financial system. All I wish to say to the Minister in my one minute is that changes are required...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Second Stage (1 Oct 2008)

Ann Ormonde: At the moment, the trust is gone. I grew up in a town where banks were highly respected. I want that respect restored, and I want the Minister to ensure that regulatory standards will be applied to lending practices to protect the taxpayer. Confidence is down at the moment. All I ask the Minister is that he continue the scrutiny that is necessary at this time.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I know it is difficult at this time to concentrate on any issue other than the economy. I agree with many of the points raised by colleagues. I compliment the Leader and the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on making a decision so quickly to protect the banking system and the taxpayer. This is a very serious time for discussion by all of us and we must think seriously about the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Hear, hear. Withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: We heard what he said and he should withdraw the remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Regan is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It is very wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: That is totally out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: He was not.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: The remark is totally out of order and Senator Regan should withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Regan should withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and wish him every success in his new brief. This legislation is a welcome and prompt response to a report published only a few months ago by the alcohol advisory group. The Minister has moved quickly to introduce legislation on the sale of alcohol products in supermarkets, convenience stores and petrol stations and to address the issue of low cost selling and...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: It was with great sadness that I heard this morning's news. Even though I knew Séamus Brennan's death was imminent, it nevertheless came as a great shock. I am extremely sad and find it difficult to speak. I offer my sympathies to Séamus's wife, Ann, and their six children on their terrible loss. The Fianna Fáil family has lost one of its most popular members. A man who had no enemies...

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, on his first visit to the House since his new appointment. I wish him well in his new Ministry. Shock and disbelief followed my reading of all the reports in recent days on the continuing tragedy in Zimbabwe. Many observers stated the political environment was tense, hostile and volatile and many of the reports condemned the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I support the call of my colleague, Senator Mullen, for a debate on human trafficking, especially in the context of sexual exploitation. We all have read many reports down through the months, one of which, I recall, suggested the Garda must have an input into how this issue is reported. We must have an up-to-date position. Our having a debate in the House would highlight the concerns that...

Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share my time with Senator Cassidy.

Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, and wish him well in his new brief. I sat beside him for a few years and it is nice to see him back in the House in his position to debate this subject. I grew up with the Abbey Theatre in so far as when it was adjacent to Leinster House where my father was, I, as a child, used be brought there. He loved the theatre, and as a young child I...

Seanad: Abbey Theatre: Statements (26 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I am concerned about the lack of transport infrastructure and restaurants. People who are out for an evening like to have all that infrastructure in the area. Otherwise it would be a bad site. I welcome the debate. We need a landmark, a place to which we can all look in the future, in which our schools and young educated people will be able to reflect their interest, and which reflects...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Ann Ormonde: I agree with many of the comments made about the rules and regulations and directives coming from Europe. There is a public perception that we are being ruled by Europe. While the issues of enhanced co-operation and democracy were discussed with reference to the Lisbon treaty, the perception is that there are too many regulations, too many directives. I agree we need to consider this issue...