Results 5,821-5,840 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am glad the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, was able to address the House on this matter and to listen to the debate. I particularly appreciate that because he attended the House for the Final Stages of the Bill. I appreciate also the role of the House in highlighting this matter. It was taken up here on Tuesday, before there was any move by the financial institutions but just...

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: —and the relevant Minister for Finance, now our esteemed Taoiseach. I recall being nonplussed. If one goes to buy a suit and there is something wrong with it, one will just leave it and go on to the next shop. One does not leave one's money if one does not like the garment. However, we leave our money and expect to be treated as consumers but we are not.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: That is the point.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Yes.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: No, the Bank of England is independent.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They have not enough money for me.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: About the bank?

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Big brother was watching the Senator.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: People are checking the websites.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: They made it too late.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Minister of State and his officials for attending the debate which allowed for a good and broad range of views to be expressed.

Seanad: Interest Rates Reduction: Statements. (12 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Next Wednesday at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I would have wished to have heard the debate in the House but that was not possible. From what I have heard, however, I gather that it was interesting, realistic, informative and comprehensive. I would not have thought otherwise because, from the beginning of the conflict in Iraq, the House has been to the fore in expressing its opinions....

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: It is important to have a Minister of State of that nature.

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I am pleased that our companions and colleagues in the Progressive Democrats have tabled this motion which has enabled us to have a good debate on the matter. I have listened to all the contributions. In a debate such as this there must be some allowance for inaccurate statements. I welcome the Minister of State and his esteemed public servants. I know both very well. They are people of the...

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: The Irish Times, which I know I am allowed to say. I will confine my remarks to Luas on which we had the enthusiastic backing of our colleagues in the Progressive Democrats. Their esteemed spokesperson was an adviser on transport to the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney. I do not wish to name him because that would not be fair but Members know the person to whom I am referring. When the matter went to...

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: I will praise the Minister, Deputy Brennan, who has made a correct decision. The editorial contains a large broadside against him too – it says that one should not hold one's breath while waiting for him to do anything. The Minister has given great energy and commitment to pushing forward the agenda for the Luas and metro projects. I agree with what my colleagues in Fianna Fáil and the...

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: My friend, Senator Norris, praised me, as did my colleagues.

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: We are no good if we cannot have a bit of a laugh.

Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)

Mary O'Rourke: Very good, but he has spoken already.