Results 201-220 of 1,158 for speaker:Fiona O'Malley

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: That was half of the problem in the past.

Seanad: Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. (31 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: It has happened time and again - more frequently in recent times, unfortunately - that people were afraid to send anyone into the family home or even into a foster home. People do not like to interfere with the traditional set-up. We are getting a bit more modern now. We recognise that children are not necessarily safe from their parents or, in certain instances, from themselves. The...

Seanad: Electoral Commission. (31 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach for providing me with an opportunity to discuss this matter. There is much discussion about political reform and it struck me that there is no way there will be any political reform until we have the establishment of an independent electoral commission. It is a vital hook on which we will set about establishing a new system of running elections. This...

Seanad: Electoral Commission. (31 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: The boundary commission broke one of its own rules of establishment, namely, that where possible it should not break a county boundary. Unfortunately however, as soon as such proposals enter the political sphere for Members to discuss, it appears as though they only do so from the perspective of political self-interest. Consequently, Members were reluctant to take on the responsibility of...

Seanad: Electoral Commission. (31 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: I wish to ask a brief supplementary question. It appears as though much work has been done on this issue as the Minister of State indicated that thought has been given to the possible membership of such a commission. I ask the Minister of State to inform the Minister that I am keen to find out a date on which it might be started. I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: I warmly welcome the Minister of State. Like most other speakers, I have faith in her and welcome her appointment. She has raised our expectations but I have no doubt that she will fulfil them. I hope she will enjoy the next two years and look forward to the legacy she will leave after that period. Her track record shows that she is a woman who wants to achieve things in the areas about...

Seanad: Passport Office (25 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: ): Does Senator Keaveney have a question?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: Is it appropriate, a Leas-Chathaoirleach, to ask that Senator Buttimer not interrupt me? He has not yet been called and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: Perhaps if the Leas-Chathaoirleach cannot do so, I will ask Senator Buttimer to remain quiet.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: Clearly, it is not successful either.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: My time starts now.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: I congratulate my former constituency colleague, Deputy Cuffe, on his appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for sustainability. I note he is already taking his job seriously and has made an adjustment to his bicycle to allow him accommodate his new driver.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: On the passports issue, two letters in The Irish Times today offer suggestions, one from a councillor in the Labour Party who recommends that staff should provide the service and that people should cease paying the passport fee, which is all very well given it hits the Government. However, it also hits the country, which is an irresponsible attitude. The second letter relates to an...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: As it is men's day once again today, I also seek a debate on the subject of women in politics. However, those women who are in politics find it extremely difficult to get items on the agenda. While I have sought a debate on domestic violence for quite some time, it has not taken place. Similarly, a debate on the wider issues pertaining to education also has not taken place. Rather than...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: -----denied treatment based on faith. That was very wrong and much more fundamental subjects must be discussed, rather than the movement of statues and calendars.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: ): Amendments Nos. 9, 10 and 19 to 21, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed. I note that the Minister has indicated his attention to accept amendment No. 9.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: Thankfully, Senator Coffey clarified what he meant because he was unfair to animal welfare inspectors.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: It helps sometimes to listen.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: Senator Coffey should calm down.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Fiona O'Malley: If the Senator listened to what I had to say, he would have heard