Results 6,661-6,680 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross called for a debate on two issues; the social partnership agreementâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: âand benchmarking. In reply from the floor, Senator O'Toole said we had all contributed on benchmarking because we had filled the appropriate forms. Senator Norris asked if he was giving value for money for hisâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross wanted to know if he was giving value for money. In my book he is.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes. That was well answered by Senator O'Toole who said that we had all filled in the appropriate forms, but he also said Senators Ross and Norris could benefit by being spancelled.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: That is my word, not his. Senator Ross wished to know when we could discuss all these matters. I pay tribute to Senator O'Toole who seems to have spent every day since Christmas with his colleagues going in and out of Government Buildings fighting for the workers of this country and the social partners.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Feighan raised the issue of An Post which has been raised by Senator Mansergh and accepted by the Cathaoirleach for discussion on the Adjournment tonight. Perhaps the Senator could corral the Minister as he leaves the House. Senator McCarthy asked if he could bring up a motion to debar members of one group arguing with each other on the floor of the House.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh spoke about the social partnership agreement and the undoubted benefit it has brought to the country over many years. Senator Browne wants the Minister for the Environment and Local Government to come to the House to explain the reason the allocation for roads was based on the 1996 census figures. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on Iraq and is also in favour of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Easter recess. Question put and agreed to.
- Seanad: European Council Directive: Referral to Joint Committee. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Ãireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 4 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council and the Commission that it wishes to accept the following measure: a Council Directive on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of...
- Seanad: State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order, 2003: Referral to Joint Committee. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Ãireann approve the following draft Order: State Examinations Commission (Establishment) Order, 2003, copies of which were laid before Seanad Ãireann on 28th January, 2003, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Science in accordance with paragraph (1)(a)(v) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 19th February,...
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Not the current Minister of State, Deputy Roche.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: It is Fine Gael time.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I am all atremble.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: I am delighted to be here for this excellent debate. Any debate benefits from disparate views but not views which try to make us feel we are of such low quality. I affirm the rights of Private Members' time strongly. The party which has the two hours each week is dictated by Standing Orders but since entering the House I have never heard one party dismiss another party's motion in such a...
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: We know there are many other issues to deal with, but we would be foolish to think that with one sweep our voices could settle all those issues overnight. We would be foolish to think Saddam Hussein is trembling in his bunker or President Bush is holding his wife's hand because they are terrified of Seanad Ãireann. That is ridiculous. It is necessary that we discuss matters of provincial,...
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Did the Senator find one?
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Deputy in question is in Iraq.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Schools, not clubs.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Connacht would close down.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: He has already put forward many dotty matters.