Results 741-760 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is getting away with saying what we were not allowed to say yesterday.

Seanad: Lone Parents: Statements. (23 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister to the House and congratulate him on his impressive proposals. Up to now I had little knowledge of how the social welfare system worked in this regard. Lately, however, I am beginning to have an interest in it. As the Minister said, he is trying to bring the system into the 21st century by modernising it and seeing how best we can deal with the obstacles currently...

Seanad: Lone Parents: Statements. (23 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: We need to change all that woolly thinking. We should clarify exactly what we mean by that. Children are one thing but luring parents back to the workplace is another issue. They need confidence but they lack the required self esteem to re-enter the working community. They want to make a contribution, so good back to work programmes should be introduced to make it easy for them. The only way...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I am pleased to be wearing red today. I support Senator Brian Hayes in his call for a debate on asylum application processing. What we saw last week sent out very mixed messages to the public as to the background of those involved and why it all happened. I congratulate the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on his strong stand from the outset. He gave direction and leadership and...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements. (17 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share time with Senator White. I welcome the Minister and congratulate the Government, whose plan began in 1998. I compliment South Dublin County Council, the leader in piloting schemes and introducing initiatives in the Dublin area. The public now understands the need to recycle and has changed its thinking. The grey bins, which changed the environment, are evidence of this, as are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 May 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I support the point raised by Senator Brian Hayes on development plans and how they move forward, particularly on having an action plan and making sites available for schools or neighbourhood centres. There is a lot of vagueness here due to a lack of co-operation between the Department of Education and Science and the Department responsible for local authorities, particularly with regard to...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: Nobody did.

Seanad: European Council: Statements. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: l welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tracey, to the House for this debate. This is exactly the kind of discussion the Seanad should be having and as the Seanad develops in the years to come it is important that we are given further opportunity to engage in debate on EU matters. Since I became spokesperson on European affairs, I have been trying to take the lead on having such debates in...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Seanad Éireann, —recognises the constitutional position of Irish as the national language and the first official language of the State; —acknowledges the Government's success in gaining recognition for Irish as an official language of the European Union; —further acknowledges the Government's...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: There is now a gaelscoil in every county in Ireland, which clearly shows evidence of a new interest in the language in areas where there was no past interest. My party will do everything to facilitate that group, and the Government remains committed not just to the conservation of the Irish language but to the promotion and expansion of its use. We have seen significant improvements in the...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Irish language for too long suffered a lack of commitment from successive Governments. Every side of the House has been guilty on that front. Nobody should act like a "Mr. Clean" in discussing how the language was treated in the past. Under this Administration, the language is undergoing a revival, as the facts show. This is not to say we cannot do better. Many young people are still...

Seanad: Irish Language: Motion. (5 Apr 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I will not under any circumstances agree to the suggestion that Irish not be compulsory at post-junior certificate level. It is important to realise that the promotion of the Irish language cannot be advanced by schools alone, and that societal attitudes to the language also impact on students' desire to learn it. The Opposition stated that there was something wrong when we achieve a higher...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs has taken a lead role in advancing the concept of a European day, to be held on 10 May. Initially, the proposal was that only the Lower House would be involved in this event. Yesterday, it again came up for discussion at the joint committee and, as I informed the Cathaoirleach, I objected to a European day unless it reflects both Houses of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I want the support of this House on this matter, of which the Cathaoirleach is aware. The Leader should take a lead. The exercise is to raise awareness of European issues at national level, and we may get RTE coverage to do so. This event on 10 May would provide an opportunity to link European affairs with everyday issues. We discuss directives such as the nitrates directive and the services...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I endorse Senator Morrissey's comments on a one-stop-shop and the appointment of a Minister of State to deal with immigration. It is a major issue, which has been widely discussed by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs. Perhaps we should broaden the issue and discuss it. Will the Leader call for a debate on the subject?

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: They are getting on fine without Fine Gael.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator should stick to the subject.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator should stick to the subject.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: I understand I am sharing time with Senators Leyden and Maurice Hayes.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2006 [Certified Money Bill]: Second Stage. (28 Mar 2006)

Ann Ormonde: That means I have little time.