Results 441-460 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister for the opportunity to speak. This is a good exercise on behalf of the Government. The Opposition has been vocal in asking where the cuts will be and how many dispossessed and disadvantaged people the Government will discommode. Each Minister and Minister of State has laid out exactly where the savings will be made within each Department. That is a good exercise....

National Development Plan: Motion (Resumed) (10 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: "'I', said the Sparrow."

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 254: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [27859/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (9 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 255: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [27861/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (8 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 542: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [27118/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 816: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who have applied for citizenship. [27116/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 824: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [27397/08]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 825: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath who have sought status under reunification. [27404/08]

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I did not know whether I would be able to come to the House today. As I listened to the speakers it struck me this was a debate in which I wished to have an input. We have had "do-good" debates for the past few weeks, including a seemingly endless debate on the Intoxicating Liquor Bill. While I know it was very worthy, I declined to speak on it because as a person who likes a glass of wine...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I used to teach history, so I know what is in some of the history books. The debate on climate change is painted in such biblical terms that one wonders how could one woman unplugging a kettle have any bearing on what will happen if we are all going to be submerged beneath the waters, never to rise again. Sometimes, rather than confront what needs to be addressed, we simply push it to the...

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: One minute to bring about change. What a difficult task.

Statements on Climate Change (3 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: I do not know if solar panels will work or unplugging every plug in the land will work, but I believe the "power of one" should be emphasised more. The message should be given in positive and optimistic terms, not gloomy and doom-laden language, which makes us all just want to dive under the duvet and stay there for the day.

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (1 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the case of persons (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [25848/08]

Written Answers — Deportation Orders: Deportation Orders (1 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 536: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review again the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [25712/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 537: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review again the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [25713/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (19 Jun 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 107: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will review the case of a centre (details supplied) in County Westmeath where carers have been informed that there will be a withdrawal of services from 26 July until early September 2008. [24189/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Appeals: Social Welfare Appeals (19 Jun 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 132: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has applied for supplementary welfare. [24188/08]

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (17 Jun 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 567: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if she will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [22872/08]

Written Answers — Citizenship Applications: Citizenship Applications (17 Jun 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: Question 801: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review again the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who has applied for citizenship over a long period. [22861/08]

Prison Building Programme: Motion (Resumed) (17 Jun 2008)

Mary O'Rourke: If I may say so, Deputy Rabbitte had his tongue in his cheek when he quoted the eminent Senator, but he still did it in his usual dry fashion so one is not quite clear what exactly he meant by it. In a general sense, I would welcome a purpose built prison to replace the prison built in 1850. We have read many articles over the years about slopping out and other poor conditions in Mountjoy....