Results 541-560 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Why is he leaving it?

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Second Stage (18 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I apologise to the Senator. I should have allowed her ten minutes speaking time as she is the Labour Party spokesperson.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I also wish to compliment Senator Norris on the presentation of his papers to the National Library as they reflect the wide range of areas in which the Senator is involved. I wish him every success in handing over the next batch. I agree with Senator Fitzgerald that a debate is needed on the issue of mental health early in the new year. Examples of mental health issues were given yesterday...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Is that agreed? Agreed

Seanad: European Union Reform Treaty: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I also welcome the Minister of State. I am proud that Deputy Roche will lead the campaign for this referendum. He is very knowledgeable and has had the experience of being involved in the intergovernmental convention. His worldview in this area is extensive and he has a great feel for the subject. I have no doubt that with the Minister of State leading the referendum, the outcome will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I support Senator Alex White's request for a debate on immigration with the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, as we would like to know the up-to-date position. I agree with Senator Ó Murchú's comments on where society is going in terms of alcohol and drug abuse. The fundamental questions that must be asked are why has society deteriorated to this extent and why is it occurring....

Seanad: Overseas Missions: Statements (Resumed) (29 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I also wish to welcome the Minister of State to the House. I have not had the opportunity to do so in this session. I have a great interest in non-governmental organisations, as well as overseas aid and development. I will always be ready to reach out to help those in Third World countries when I see an opportunity to do so. It has always been a part of my life. In my other profession I...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: It is out of order. He mentioned two names.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: He mentioned two names. He should not have done so.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: He is just a nasty man.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Regarding Senator Quinn's call for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to revisit the Planning and Development Act 2000 in view of the length of time it takes to deal with planning application, whole sections of the legislation should be revisited. When the planning division grants planning permission an objection may be lodged and the matter must be decided by An...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

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

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I listened carefully to the debate and a consensus is apparent. This is a political Chamber. It is subordinate to the Dáil and is dissolved when the Dáil is dissolved and because it is a political Chamber we must consider our electorate. The Seanad is composed of five panels which have a range of nominating bodies. I am concerned about the number of nominating bodies coming out of the...

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Why not?

Seanad: Report on Seanad Reform: Motion (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: There is.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I congratulate the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on her fine contribution in the other House last night when she outlined the events of the past week and noted her inability to extract information from the Health Service Executive. I am pleased Senator Twomey has indicated his party is prepared to work with the Minister on the quality cancer care service.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: It is great to hear that, even if it is late in the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Last evening, I attended an all-party committee meeting chaired by Deputy John Cregan to discuss the role of the friends of the undocumented Irish in the United States and how best we can make progress on this issue. I commend Deputy Cregan's efforts in this regard. Members should press ahead with the current bipartisan approach. I have also discussed this issue with the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Come off it.

Seanad: Education Policy: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and acknowledge her willingness to give so much of her time to listen to the concerns of Members about the entire spectrum of education, from primary to third level and beyond. I agree with many of the points raised by Senator O'Reilly and would welcome further debate on them. However, I will not dwell on them aside from observing that education must be holistic and...