Results 741-760 of 1,158 for speaker:Fiona O'Malley

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (19 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I am sure the Senator could not find 25 patients who do not get on with him.

Seanad: Water Quality: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: The length of time taken is fine because we have the time but if the Minister of State wishes to conclude we will allow him the latitude.

Seanad: Water Quality: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: Níl mé.

Seanad: Water Quality: Statements (6 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I suggest that Senator O'Reilly read the budget because there is no plan to borrow for current expenditure.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: The Senator has made an error and it is important that we do not scaremonger people into thinking we are returning to the days when we borrowed heavily for current expenditure. Any borrowing planned in this budget is wise, prudent and for capital expenditure. If one bought a computer the day it came on the market and did not buy a new one as technology advanced one would be left behind. We...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: My time is limited and I will not give way. The hallmark of this budget is that it is fair and nobody in the country will lose out as a result of it, which is quite an achievement in more constrained economic circumstances than recent years. It is easy to be generous when money is widely available but it is harder to make choices when money is limited and that is why this year's budget is...

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: This is the first budget of a five year programme and if everything was delivered in the first budget there would be little to do in the following years.

Seanad: Budget Statement 2008: Statements (Resumed). (5 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: It is madness to think that everything could be delivered today because this process is more a marathon than a sprint. We should take the time to recognise that a programme for Government is to be delivered over five years and items in the programme will be delivered in that timeframe. This Government and the previous Administration has form and has delivered on previous commitments, which...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Dec 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I wish to be associated with the tributes paid to former Senator, Deputy and Councillor Seán Keegan. I convey my condolences to his family. The presence in the Gallery of so many colleagues, friends and associates from his community is a tribute to his commitment to public life. As Senator O'Toole observed, this commitment encompassed not only the political sphere but also his great...

Seanad: The Irish Market in a Globalised Economy: Statements (21 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: One cannot put a burden on people that stops them working. It is my political philosophy that one rewards enterprise and effort and does not burden people through over-taxation. A lower taxation economy has delivered results for all people. Take the example of France. I know somebody from France who has come here to locate their business. It is a modest business employing four or five...

Seanad: The Irish Market in a Globalised Economy: Statements (21 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I welcome the Minister of State. I was not present to hear his speech as I was attending a meeting but I have read it and am very impressed. One of his comments, which he quotes from the International Labour Office, is that work is the source of dignity. This is vital and is the essence of the philosophy of my political party. There has been recognition of this over the past 25 years....

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I am somewhat disappointed as I had expected there would be standing room only in the Chamber for a debate to discuss the cancer services. Since Members returned for this session, there have been calls for the Minister to come before the House. I understand this is the Minister's third visit to the House and I welcome her again.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: Is it?

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I would prefer if it was without interruption. I am glad she has returned to the House——

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: ——-because it is important that when Members have a debate——

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: ——that people are——

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: May I continue for the few minutes left to me? I wish to share my time with Senator Cannon, with the permission of the House.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I am disappointed because I had expected Members to fill the Chamber while the debate was under way.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Fiona O'Malley: I am glad Senator Fitzgerald has returned to the Chamber because it is important to listen to the opinions of others. Last week, Members saw an unfortunate incident in the Irish health service in so far as everyone, from politicians and radio announcers to journalists, suddenly became health experts. Apparently they knew what was best rather than allowing the actual experts, to whom...