Results 481-500 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank Deputy Deenihan. I think it was Deputy Durkan who gave him a warning look to let him know he had better amend his sentence. I remember the blossoming of finance for third level institutions in 1990, the year of our European Presidency, when the Minister of State's dear father, Charles Haughey, was the Taoiseach, and I was Minister for Education. At that time the ERASMUS student...
- Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: In the old days of the 16th and 17th centuries, when the great universities of Bologna and Florence, among others, were established, students came from all over the world to study there and then to go forth and bring their learning back to their own countries. Clonmacnoise, in the sixth century, had 4,000 students from all over Europe. Deputy Durkan is the Chairman of the Joint Committee on...
- Student Support Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (30 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: All this contributes to a student's life and results in a wonderful broadening of their minds, and they come back different people. I have never subscribed to the notion that one should stay in one's own town throughout one's education. I was dying to come to Dublin when I was 17, and so I did. What is it all about? One does not want to stay tied to Mammy forever, one wants to spread...
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Was I not next?
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: The Chair signalled to me that it was my slot.
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Members are very kind. This is my allocated slot for voting; it was hard earned and I am very pleased to be here. I am glad to speak on the cancer reports. I thank the Minister for coming into the House, as is her duty, because Members often bewail if Ministers do not come into the House to speak on such reports. I attempted to listen to the Minister's contribution in my office but my...
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Indeed, and to think the Acting Chairman was going to do me out of my slot.
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: The Deputy is all right.
- Cancer Reports: Statements (24 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: We are all human.
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: I am appreciative of being allowed five minutes to speak in this crowded slot. The amendment put down by the Government was well thought through and put together. We have much to appreciate in respect of the Taoiseach. The North and jobs are two main areas on which he will be judged. I am happy to join others in paying tribute to him. I draw attention, in particular, to the programme of...
- Unemployment Rate: Motion (Resumed). (3 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: How long will that section take? I wish to know because I have somewhere to go.
- Written Answers — Grant Payments: Grant Payments (2 Apr 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 630: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the reason for the delay in dealing with the application for the forestry grant under the STEPS programme which was applied for in October 2007 by a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [11330/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Mar 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 469: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will arrange to have the case examined of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath. [10190/08]
- Written Answers — Residency Permits: Residency Permits (11 Mar 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 476: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath who seeks leave to remain in Ireland on humanitarian grounds. [10388/08]
- Written Answers — Health Service Staff: Health Service Staff (27 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 81: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to the number of posts left unfilled in the ambulance technician area and the vital work carried out by these people; and when it is hoped to fill some of these vacant positions. [8245/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 82: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a home care package will be provided for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that this Deputy wrote a letter seven weeks ago to Health Service Executive on this case and has not received a reply or an acknowledgement; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8246/08]
- Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (27 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 83: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if her attention has been drawn to fact that the allocation of â¬750,000 for the eating disorders sector within the mental health area has not been allocated and that the reason given is that the finance is time delayed; if she will explain this term; and the position regarding the money which is badly needed for these services. [8247/08]
- Written Answers — Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme: Nursing Homes Repayment Scheme (27 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 84: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the reason for the long delay in the payment of a claim for a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath; and when this payment will be made. [8248/08]
- Written Answers — Health Service Reports: Health Service Reports (26 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when the report on a person (details supplied) will be released; the reason for the long delay; and if her attention has been drawn to the fact that there is considerable concern and disquiet within the community regarding this whole issue. [7686/08]
- Written Answers — Child Care Services: Child Care Services (26 Feb 2008)
Mary O'Rourke: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she will urgently review the case of a person (details supplied) in County Westmeath where the Health Service Executive has taken no steps to implement the Court Order regarding arrangements for access to their children. [7710/08]