Results 6,681-6,700 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator likes them round.
- Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.
- Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Post Office Network. (29 Jan 2003)
Mary O'Rourke: This is a great spirit of generosity.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: I admire the tenacity of those raising matters on the Adjournment. They are powerful altogether. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his good wishes to all of us in the House and I know other Members will say the same. I thank him for the way he has done his business since we came back fully in October. I extend those good wishes to Deirdre Lane and Jody Blake. I thank them and the other Seanad...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Senator. I appreciate the toing and froing we have among ourselves. Above all, I appreciate the courtesy shown by all. Courtesy is a very important characteristic which enables daily life to proceed in a much more interesting and definite way.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Ross will refuse it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: It did for all of us.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: He would bring one to it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Fine Gael group in the House, raised the matter of the partnership talks which he called a dead duck and asked if a Minister would come to the House to debate the matter. I do not regard them as a dead duck and hope that, over the dead turkey at Christmasâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: âpeople will reflect on and think about a resumption. I doubt greatly that I would find a Minister today to attend a debate in the House on the partnership talks. If we are realistic, we will know this quite well. They have lives like the rest of us. While I take the Senator's point that he wants a Minister to attend, I do not know where I would find one, especially an appropriate one. I...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Mansergh clearly outlined his disquiet and anger that there appears to be a stand-off concerning arrangements which have been in place since 1987, which have been so valuable to this country and which contributed strongly to our economic growth. I share his hope that the parties will come together again. Senator Terry referred to Shanganagh. Although she was here last night during the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: I will simply wish everybody a happy Christmas.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: Yes. Order of Business agreed to.
- Seanad: Conflict in the Middle East: Motion. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: I move: That Seanad Ãireann calls on the Government of Israel unconditionally to allow the President of the Palestinian Authority to attend Mass in Bethlehem on Christmas Day. Question put and agreed to.
- Seanad: Matter raised under Standing Order 30. (19 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: It is proposed to sit again on Wednesday, 29 January 2003, unless there is a national emergency before then.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business today is No. 1, a motion referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government, on which it has completed its deliberations and which relates to specific acts against the environment that may be prosecuted as criminal offences, without debate; No. 2, Social Welfare Bill, 2002 â all Stages, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: âbefore he trips me up again, as no doubt he would like to. I wish to discuss the precise timing of debates. We will be able to have a sos at lunchtime, which would be highly desirable. In addition, I understand that the Social Welfare Bill may not last for the allotted time, although that situation may change. If we could have such a discussion after the Order of Business it would be...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator is enjoying a personal hiatus at present.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: And where would I be?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)
Mary O'Rourke: It is the festive spirit.