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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: What about Irish Aid?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Many Members have referred to alcohol abuse, the drinks industry and its affect on society. Just to give a small example, the situation was so bad in my area last night that at 4 this morning I had to call the Garda. The young people involved were aged 14, 15 and 16 years. Parents have a huge role to play. It is a community commitment. The drinks industry also has a role. The problem is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (25 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I support the cause of the NRA and its brief in facilitating services along many routes. I have experienced the routes mentioned today. I also support the call for the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to come here concerning his new brief on integration and how he will proceed with that. As Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children with responsibility for older...

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (17 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I would like to share time with Senator Keaveney.

Seanad: National Drugs Strategy: Statements (17 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Carey, to the House. I am pleased he is responsible for the national drug strategy. I am confident the Minister of State, whom I know well, will make his mark in this field. I listened to his contribution and I wish him well. As I do not have much time, I will speak briefly about the importance of rehabilitation, which is the fifth pillar to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to be associated with the congratulations extended to Anne Enright on her magnificent achievement. It is a breath of fresh air to listen to her. I also congratulate Archbishop Brady on his elevation. I would like this House to debate the reform treaty in the next couple of weeks in light of yesterday's debate in the Lower House. During such a debate many of the points raised here on...

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and wish her well during the term of the current Government. I am speaking against Senator Alex White's motion. I examined the word "haphazard" and visited South Dublin County Council, on which I served. Senator White was also with that council for many years. I agree that 15 or 20 years ago, when I was a councillor, things were haphazard in this regard but this...

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Another housing development in the area involved an action plan, and we discussed at length how it would be utilised as part of the development plan. Before any planning application was granted, it was required that a school site be identified and failing this, it was necessary to liaise with the planning section of the Department of Education and Science. For this reason the use of the...

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Regarding the procurement of sites, I agree that more joined-up thinking is needed. The Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Mary Hanafin, may have recognised that there should be better co-operation between local authorities, the planning section of the Department of Education and Science and the health agency. The new office for integration represents a great step forward in...

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: Those structures allow the developer to work with the Department of Education and Science to identify sites.

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: We must first identify sites and this can be achieved through the existing structures, although some tidying up may be necessary. The framework is in place, so why create another talking shop? However one approaches the matter, it would still be necessary to liaise with the local authority.

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator's contribution was not interrupted by me and she took long enough to make it.

Seanad: Access to Education: Motion (10 Oct 2007)

Ann Ormonde: The structures are in place but I suggest to the Minister, regarding joined-up thinking, that some loose ends need to be tidied up. There are fast growing areas and Balbriggan is a model on which the Minister can speak at length because it is an example of how we should move forward. There may have been discrimination in fast growing areas where there was a shortage of school places and,...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I have known Senator Moylan for more than ten years. I have known him to be a man of great integrity, a team player and fair in his role as Chief Whip and in handling his social life with all of us during the last Seanad. While I put my hat into the ring, when I discovered that Senator Pat Moylan would be contesting it, I knew I could not match his attributes. Pat and his wife, Mary, are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to take the opportunity to thank the Cathaoirleach for the courtesy and kindness he showed in the House during the past five years. He was always fair and effective in the way he handled the business of the Seanad. I wish him well and happiness and health in the years ahead. I wish to speak on the point raised by many speakers with regard to the major seizure of drugs off the coast....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I had not intended to speak as I hoped to take the opportunity to do so when the Seanad meets again. In case we are not back together as a group, however, I take this opportunity to thank everyone for their co-operation with me as a Senator. I love being a Senator and reflecting the views of the people in a democracy and of the councillors who put me here. I am pleased to have helped in...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I listened to the programme referred to and I, too, was disgusted a public representative would come out so strongly on the side of discrimination regarding access for young children to a Catholic school, and state that only Catholics should be allowed into the school. I support all the points made by Senator O'Toole on this issue. I am sure the Minister also heard the programme but we...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I also wish to be associated with the many tributes this afternoon and express my sadness at the sudden and untimely death of Senator Kate Walsh. As all Members knew, Kate was a beautiful person. She was lovely, sincere, loyal and had great warmth. She was a listener and anyone with a problem could go to Kate and come away feeling well. This is how I remember Kate. I could never pass her...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)

Ann Ormonde: The issue of children going to school hungry and being neglected was highlighted recently in the House. It was suggested that this topic should be part of a wider debate on the role and fabric of today's society. I have significant experience of dealing with the disadvantaged in Dublin city. I know that some of what has been said in the House are untruths. There is a psychological service...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Motion (4 Apr 2007)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and am pleased he was able to attend the House to listen to the views of Senators regarding the new beginning in the North of Ireland. I am privileged to recall the speeches made by my late father in these Houses on this issue. We have reached a new dawn and I commend the efforts made by the Taoiseach and the Minister on steering this process from the time of the Good...