Results 1,521-1,540 of 7,123 for speaker:Mary O'Rourke
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The telephones in the House are not working today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It is a grand tail.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his guidance. When I was responding to the Order of Business this morning, I may have inadvertently given the impression that the murder of the young Latvian woman, Baiba Saulite, was guided by a particular person. I cannot do that, nor should I do it. I have great faith in the Garda and our justice system and I am sure whoever carried out that dreadful crime...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It will be debated next week.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes need not fear that the issue he raised was parochial. It became a national issue, as reported by RTE. We all know someone caught in the gridlock for four hours because of a hole in the road. Senator Hayes asked about legislation for the Dublin transport authority. I will make inquiries. The Senator also asked why work cannot be done on roads 24 hours a day. We see...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: As Minister for Education I intervened a number of times, pointing out that the Department would not win. It requires such intervention. Senator Ryan referred to senior public administrators. I was struck by the man to whom he referred, who sounded like a nice person. He was caught out badly because they had not told radio stations or alerted the Automobile Association of Ireland.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: People drove home without knowing what was ahead of them. The senior administrators do not take into account the fact that ordinary people will be discommoded. Senator Ryan stated that an update of the communications system was needed. The Senator also seeks a debate on ethics because we are losing out on funding due to the ethical regulation of our medical trials. Long may they remain in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The National Pensions Reserve Fund is under the aegis of the Department of Finance. With regard to Senator Leyden, I do not wish to smile either.
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Senator sought a debate on adult education, which we will endeavour to have. Next week is the last week the Minister of State at the Department of Education, Deputy de Valera, will be in the Houses and it would be good to have someone of her calibre here. Senator Finucane referred to the closure of post offices. The European diktat insists that the service must be put to tender....
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It is very positive. I hope the European knife does not fall this year because it will have an awful effect on post offices. Senator Ormonde argued that we could look at how State examinations are assessed and possibly take away the likelihood of the damning indictment relating to dyslexia. So many very worthwhile people in the public arena have dyslexia and have made a great success of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Stop that. Senator Mansergh spoke about road deaths, road safety, justice and the evenness of the scales of justice. It seems that in the case to which he referred the technicality weighs more heavily than the offence. In respect of one of the issues raised by Senator John Paul Phelan, I am informed that for people such as those who are disabled or ill who wish to vote by post, the date...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Estimates, which will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude no later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of Senators not to exceed 15 minutes each and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of the statements; No. 2, Prisons Bill 2006 â Second Stage (Resumed), to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: We are having such a debate this morning.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Opposition, raised the matter of the sex trade industry. We commend the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who came today in great numbers and told us so much of their experience.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: In 1991, I dealt with these people in their setting up of Ruhama, and there was then great opposition to that organisation and what was perceived as nefarious work being done. It was not at all, and the work was much needed. They were pioneers in endeavouring to save young women. In the short three-month period I was responsible for the health portfolio, I remember being able to give them...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: It is in the name of Senators Morrissey, Brennan and Minihan.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I will endeavour to give time to their Bill. It is odd the Opposition is taking responsibility and credit for it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: They have moved it and it is on the Order Paper.
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: I beg to differ. Senator Morrissey made a request in the House and I gave approval for the Bill to be printedââ
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2006)
Mary O'Rourke: That was said in this House.