Results 901-920 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Ann Ormonde: No. It is a knock-on effect of the Celtic tiger.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Ann Ormonde: It has been acknowledged that we want a community-oriented service and I welcome the fact that this was reflected in the Minister's contribution this evening. In terms of education, the Minister has also thought about co-ordination between the Departments of Education and Science and Justice, Equality and Law Reform because many young people would like to have this training in this area. We...

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: It is different in the business world.

Seanad: Employment Policy: Motion. (23 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This motion refers to the level of employment in Ireland; Ireland is a success story since there is very little unemployment. In comparison with our European partners, Ireland is a first-class model country, which fact is well established. There may be black spots but ten years ago, when I was dealing with young students' transition from school to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I agree with the concept of republicanism as defined by Senator O'Toole and Senator Ryan. I compliment the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue, on the way he handled the concept of republicanism on "Questions and Answers" last Monday. He gave an outline of how we perceive republicanism, which is not the type that is being sullied at present. I am delighted to support the...

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister to the House. It is my first opportunity to wish her well with her new brief. I know, perhaps more than many, that she will do a very good job. The OECD report on third level education represents a sort of brain-storming exercise. It is perhaps also a foundation for policy making. As the Minister said in her speech, it is something on which the future of higher...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I am delighted to see you back, a Chathaoirligh, and I wish you well. I compliment the Government and the Garda Commissioner on the fine investigative work undertaken by the Garda Síochána, not today or yesterday but over the past months, in achieving what has occurred in the past couple of weeks. Many Senators have asked how we can advance the matter further. I would like the Forum for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: We are not stopping it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: We are not guillotining it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is a bit of an upstart himself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: No one is stopping it.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share my time with Senator Mansergh. Before I came to the House this evening I did not do much thinking on whether we have lived up to our ODA commitment. However, I am delighted to see the figure of €1.8 billion projected over the next three years and that the commitment will be made to reach the United Nations target. That is where we are coming from in this debate. I listened...

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (9 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: My friends did not know what I was talking about, but they knew about the tsunami disaster. They know that we must give money to eradicate the poverty among poor nations. They want to help. However, they asked how the money we allocate is being spent. Maybe we have not reached our target but perhaps some of the money going to ODA annually is not being properly spent or properly managed. I do...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: I support Senator Morrissey's point regarding the need to revisit the issue of driving tests and the implementation of the programme. There is a very long waiting list and perhaps that should form part of the debate on how it all works, along with the curricula vitae of driving testers and how they are selected. Regarding what Senator Brian Hayes said about the Lord Mayor's concept of local...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: What about the content?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (3 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

Ann Ormonde: In regard to Northern Ireland, I agree with Senator Minihan that there should be a period of reflection. Taking up the point made by Senator Ryan, encouraging educational institutions and sports bodies is the way forward and is a great way to bridge the gap. Caution is required in respect of Northern Ireland. We are about to launch an awareness campaign on the referendum on the EU...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I too congratulate the Minister and wish him well. Having worked closely with the Minister in the same constituency for more than 20 years, I know his capabilities. There is no better Minister to take control of this Department and turn it around. As the Minister said, the Department of Social and Family Affairs is not about rules and regulations, but about people. Its responsibility is to...

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Dec 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I am doing that. This Bill is about helping those who cannot help themselves. The Minister has a budget of €12 billion to distribute. He has given €14 per week special increases for the lower payments, including widow's and widower's pensions, invalidity pensions, death benefits, disablement pensions, unemployment benefit, disability benefit and lone parent's allowance. He has given €12...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Dec 2004)

Ann Ormonde: I have listened to many Senators raise the culture of knives and under age drinking among teenagers. The role of the parents has not been touched on in the debate. We would not be talking about these issues if the parents took control of and responsibility for their offspring. That is where we are lacking. If we are to have a debate on the way of life for young people, part of the discussion...