Results 1,181-1,200 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I support the request for a debate on An Bord Pleanála. I ask for this on its own and not as part of any other legislation. We need to debate the whole composition of An Bord Pleanála to see how accountable and transparent it is. I ask the Leader to request the Minister at some time in the new year to come into the House for a debate on the issue, purely to refresh our minds as to An Bord...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and promise him to try not to use the same lines as everybody else. Everybody is in agreement that this amendment to the legislation is necessary. The Supreme Court judgment implied strongly that the rights of all parties must be taken into consideration and I agree. As a woman – although I do not want to create a line – I feel we must talk...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is being nasty.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: Some €70 million will be contributed.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is a member of a local authority. She should know.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and I am delighted to have the opportunity to participate in the debate. I came to the House with one set of ideas in my head but having listened to the previous contributions, I am totally confused. However, I know for sure that Part V of the original Act did not work.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I am a local authority member and I am well aware of the weaknesses of that Part of the legislation. Something had to be done to make it workable. All of us want to increase the supply of houses, whether it is for the upper or middle classes, those who cannot afford their own homes or those who are on housing waiting lists. All of us want communities to develop so that people have a good...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: We should be positive, not negative. We must start somewhere. Why is the Senator knocking the legislation without giving it a chance? She should allow the legislation to evolve.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I am pleased the legislation has been introduced and that the Minister will re-examine the shared ownership scheme. When the scheme is re-examined, we may find a way to get young people on to the first rung of the property ladder. A great deal of bureaucracy is involved in the administration of the scheme. However, builders may opt for shared ownership in a large development scheme comprising...

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy: Statements. (5 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I thank Senator Brady for sharing his time with me. I welcome the Minister of State and thank him and the Minister for the Environment and Local Government for bringing forward this excellent document into which much time and effort has gone. It is a fine spatial strategy with which to shape the country. We have to start from the point at which we are at. I can only speak from the Dublin...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I support the calls by Senators Ryan and Glynn for a debate regarding the alcohol problem, particularly among young people. We must examine the impact of this matter on society and see what steps can be taken. It is important to have a prompt debate on the matter.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Order for Second Stage. (20 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now." Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (20 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I join other Senators in welcoming the Minister of State. I wish him well in his ministerial portfolio and look forward to working with him on European policy issues. When I was given the assignment of speaking in the debate on this Bill and got down to researching and studying the matter with the assistance of the Department of Foreign Affairs, my initial feeling was one of being somewhat...

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (20 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: We asked for that.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (20 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: Now. Agreed to take remaining Stages today.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (20 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I, too, thank the Minister for the smooth passing of this Bill through the Seanad. He has a good grasp of a subject that is difficult to assimilate in one's mind. The Minister knows where he is going and it is full steam ahead regarding the debate on the future of Europe. I am glad the Minister has noted the points made on all sides of the House about how best we can overcome the remaining...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: Christy Burke.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: Not "late".

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: Not in Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2002)

Ann Ormonde: I would welcome a debate on the progress made in education over the past five years. It will highlight what has been achieved and what will be done. I will have no difficulty in defending the programme for education. I also support the calls for a debate on planning and the role of An Bord Pleanála. I can cite many examples of the transparency of the board and the role of inspectors.