Results 5,181-5,200 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: In the bar.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Pure chemistry. I found them very engaging. I was determined to turn them to some use, although I do not mean for myself——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I was determined to use the occasion for making contacts with teachers, which stood me in great stead. Senator O'Toole and I remember a particular early morning in Salthill——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I mean morning, not late night.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator O'Toole remembers it quite well. Each Minister is different and if the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey, believes the annual conference is an outdated format, he is fully entitled to his opinion. He will do the business in some other fashion. It will seem odd not to have reports. The Minister is usually the butt of all that goes on, with everything,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Afterwards it is great fun. Senator Dardis has brought to my attention that No. 14, statements on the high level of alcohol consumption by young people, is listed to be resumed. Senator Bradford raised the issue of a debate on Northern Ireland, which we are endeavouring to arrange. Senator Fitzgerald also raised the question of the teachers' conferences — imagine, I attended five...

Seanad: Address by MEP: Motion. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. John Hume, MEP, be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 3 March 2004 and the proceedings, which shall commence at 11.15 a.m. and conclude no later than 12.30 p.m., shall consist of a...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, a procedural motion agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on the attendance of John Hume, MEP, in the House tomorrow, the arrangements for which are outlined in the motion, which is to be taken without debate; No. 2, Garda Síochána Bill 2004 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business until...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Presumably the Senator will not stay idle.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I have no property or shares.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: No, I did not. I received my salary and I was very happy to get that.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I will not ask for a further extension of time.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: They are looking after themselves.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Now.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: The Minister of State is a Member of the other House.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Tuesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: With the agreement of the House, I propose a change to the Order of Business to allow Committee Stage of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004 to continue until 4.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: Senator Finucane, the acting leader of the Opposition, asked me to consider taking Report Stage of the pensions Bill following a sos this afternoon. That sounds sensible and in principle I agree. However, I must speak to the other leaders and perhaps we could have a brief meeting outside following the Order of Business. I thank the Senator for raising the matter. It is a sensible suggestion...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

Mary O'Rourke: I saw a marvellous performance of the Druid production of "The Playboy of the Western World" last night in the Gaiety Theatre. It proves there is a great future for Irish theatre and it will last forever when it produces masterpieces such as that production. There were many overseas visitors in the audience. The Senator made the argument for the Abbey Theatre to remain on the northside of the...