Results 1,061-1,080 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: It is particularly appropriate in the area of child abduction, in which Ms Banotti made her name, as well as health care, homelessness and the recognition of professional qualifications. I am not sure how Ms Banotti finds time to set her mind to all of these different areas, which require a great deal of research. I know she is very much still alive and I hope the word "retirement" will not...

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: That is the problem.

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The X case again.

Seanad: Address by Ms Mary Banotti, MEP. (13 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Well done.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Kett did not say that.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Bannon is not listening.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to share time with Senator Hanafin.

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for his informed contribution, which contained a great deal of information and has given me much to consider. While working as a teacher and counsellor in an extremely disadvantaged area between 1993 and 1997, I received no support. The Fine Gael Party was in Government during that period. When drug related problems arose in my school, I was left...

Seanad: Courts and Court Officers (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second and Subsequent Stages. - National Drugs Strategy: Motion. (12 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: We have introduced support programmes in schools and while the back-up currently in place is not yet perfect, at least the Minister and the Government are trying their best to put some shape on it. It will work in time provided parents and the community at large play their part. Money is not always the solution.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (6 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on his tireless approach in his role as Minister with responsibility for European affairs. He has brought a European level of discussion into both Houses of the Oireachtas. He is at all times available to help us out whenever we need a discussion in this Chamber on the future of Europe and particularly its enlargement. The Minister spearheaded the...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (6 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Now.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I thank the Minister of State. I will not delay him further as I know he is in a hurry.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (6 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 11 November 2003.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The huge gas explosion which occurred in the south Dublin area is a very important issue. The confidence of people not just in south Dublin but throughout Ireland has been undermined by the fact that subsidence in footpaths may damage old piping. While I am not an alarmist, this could happen in any part of Ireland. Having discussed the matter with the various agencies, whether Eircom, Bord...

Seanad: Waste Management: Statements (Resumed). (5 Nov 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, and I am sorry to hear that the Minister, Deputy Cullen, is indisposed at the moment. I wish him a speedy recovery. The issue of waste management is ongoing for as long as I am in the Seanad. All I can do is rehash many of the speeches I have already made. The matter involves collective responsibility on the part of the Government, local...

Seanad: European Convention/Intergovernmental Conference: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Roche. His brief is to take the lead in the debate on the future of Europe. At every stage of the debate he has taken a prominent role and has clearly articulated the position not only to the Houses, but also to the public. The core issue we are discussing today is how to make the new treaty readable, understandable and accessible to the public....

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator stating that Senator Quinn made a mess of the Bill?

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship and Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (22 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I compliment Senator Quinn on introducing the Bill and on investing so much work in it. The explanatory memorandum to the Bill refers to Government assurances that the passports for sale scheme shall not be reintroduced. There is no doubt that I must support Senator Quinn in that regard. I was pleased when the Minister indicated his agreement with the Bill, in principle.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I am delighted to see the Minister of State. Some Senators said he would not take on any issue or be confrontational. I have never seen him shy away from confrontation on any issue he believes should be confronted. The issue under discussion is Dublin transport services and how we can have an integrated plan for the greater Dublin area. I am delighted the Opposition has given us this...

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion. (15 Oct 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Terry and I sat on many benches in the old Dublin County Council when we discussed the southern cross route. Her party and mine have been in Government on different occasions over the last 20 years but, of course, her party did nothing wrong. Those in Opposition think they are geniuses and that we cannot get it right.