Results 4,401-4,420 of 4,931 for speaker:Mary White

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: The Health Act 1970 relates to the scope and level of activities mandated to health boards. These have increased and that is why the legislation is necessary. During the interim period, individual health boards have evolved at various paces, resulting in considerable variation in their organisation structure, practices and efficiencies. Legislation had to be brought in because of the...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: A delegation of councillors met Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Senators and we were asked for help in maintaining a role for elected representatives in the new health service structures. This is a cross-party issue.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: All councillors and parties are in agreement on this point.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: Yes. I got to know Councillor Jack Burke over the past six months and he is an impressive man. He knows how to instigate action. He was ably assisted by Mr. O'Connor, the chief executive of the Association of Health Boards, and they lobbied the Minister intensively. I am happy, following the Minister of State's contribution, that a role will be provided for democratically elected...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: The regional fora will comprise county council members. I congratulate Councillors Jack Burke and Niall Dennehy for going to the trouble of having a conference, chaired by Senator Ó Murchú and in which I participated. Councillor Seán MacCarthy made the point that, at this level, 95% of the issues concern people. It is down to the micro level. The councillors are available 24 hours per day,...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: The bottom line is that lobbying by the Association of Health Boards was not let slip through because those concerned were on the ball. Our job as Senators was to help county councillors in what they were trying to achieve because they came to us and asked for help. I raised a matter on the Adjournment advocating that they be given a meaningful role. I am optimistic that it will work out...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: Senator Ulick Burke is jealous.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: All politics is local.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: The Senator should make his point now.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (26 May 2004)

Mary White: I am afraid of nothing.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Senator Terry raised the issue, dealt with under section 7, of an employer demanding that evidence of attendance should be furnished if an adoptive parent attends a class. That is very bureaucratic and mean-minded. In my company shop stewards going to a meeting obtain a notice from the union stating that they will be attending a meeting. That is adequate and we allow the person to go. This...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Generally speaking, it would be very difficult to breast-feed a baby of four months while at work. I said before that I did not think much of the idea. I also mentioned to the Minister that before the end of this session we would like a serious discussion in the House on child care. It is the most serious issue facing the cohort aged 24 to 40 years. The Minister agreed that we should proceed,...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: If one cannot handle that, one might as well stay at home and close one's business. Small companies face a struggle every day, from morning until night. The problem mentioned by Senator Kett is one of many struggles. I would not like the Senator's suggestion to be accepted because I know how it would affect companies. The less said the better, because it will become a women's issue. I know...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: He said that we should look at the effects of this matter on small companies.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Bhí mé ag éisteacht leat.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: The Bill is a step in the right direction. We will have to face the reality of the existing child care legislation. Issues such as the cost of child care, the return to work of married women who have had children and the ability of such women to maintain their positions in companies have to be dealt with.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: When he introduced the Bill, the Minister said that the rights of the child should be the primary concern in this regard. I have made a similar point on previous occasions. We should consider the rights of a child who is sent to an adoptive parent. I thank the Minister and I congratulate the Department on the progress that has been made. A great deal has been done, but much more remains to be...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: Yes, exactly.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: I support what Senator Dardis said and draw attention to the latest development from the Intel Corporation. Last week, when the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, was here, I had related how, the previous weekend, the Fab 24 microchip had been produced in Leixlip. It is the most advanced microchip in the world. I am proud to say that the Intel operation became the jewel in the crown of...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Mary White: He brought Intel into Ireland.