Results 41-46 of 46 for speaker:Maria McCormack
- Seanad: Response to Storm Éowyn: Statements (26 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: I will keep it local to Laois because many of the points have already been covered. In rural areas like Laois, power cuts do not just mean the lights go out. They mean that families lose access to heating, water pumps and vital medical equipment become unusable, and farmers struggle to feed or milk their livestock. Small businesses that are already under pressure lost trade and stock. We...
- Seanad: Community Safety: Statements (25 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: I thank the Minister for coming back to us. I welcome that he will look at sentencing. The family of Joe Drennan lives in my constituency. Joe Drennan was a 21-year-old fourth-year student in journalism who lost his life by someone with 46 previous convictions. I quote his dad in the court, who asked whether that person would not serve one day for killing his son. I would welcome the...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: In light of what has been raised in relation to Fine Gael Senator, Martin Conway, can I ask the Leader of the House to request that the Tánaiste, Simon Harris, make him available to this House so he can make a statement regarding his party's investigation into Senator Martin Conway for inappropriate behaviour towards a female staff member?
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: I think that it is appropriate, given that this is now my new place of employment.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: Okay.
- Seanad: Cathaoirleach a Thoghadh - Election of Cathaoirleach (12 Feb 2025)
Maria McCormack: I do not need a microphone. I congratulate the Cathaoirleach. I am looking forward to working with everyone here. It is great to hear such positivity and inclusion in the Chamber. I hope it can stay like that and we can work together to share our visions for a better Ireland, a united Ireland. It is with immense pride and gratitude that I stand here today as a woman elected to represent...