Results 121-140 of 1,338 for speaker:Kathleen O'Meara

Seanad: University Properties. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Whatever that means.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for coming to the House to discuss this important matter. I see him looking at the clock so I will not delay him further. The vocational school in Nenagh, which is a substantial school, has not been refurbished or upgraded since it was built in the early 1970s. We know how long ago that was. The building is not up to the standard that is...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: When will the review of the submission be completed?

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I thank the Minister of State.

Seanad: European Communities (Amendment) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and I also welcome this legislation on which we are all in agreement. Membership of the EU has been of great benefit to Ireland at every level. We have reflected on the career of the former Taoiseach Charles Haughey over the past few days and considered, in that light, how life in Ireland has changed since the 1960s and in a similar way one can...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate as soon as possible on what appears to be the reorganisation of the health services in the north-east region. A report has been completed and is being launched today by the HSE, amid reports that a new hospital is to be built. While what is happening in the north east is primarily of concern to that region, issues on how the HSE organises and delivers...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jun 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: It is difficult for public representatives at every level to get answers and information and to fully represent the concerns and needs of their constituents. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I ask the Leader again to let us know when the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is likely to publish his proposals on a press council and media freedom. I would also like to know...

Seanad: Public Hospital Land: Motion. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: That is not a point of order.

Seanad: Public Hospital Land: Motion. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: With the agreement of the House, I wish to share my time with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Public Hospital Land: Motion. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I welcome the motion and the opportunity to debate an important matter, namely, the use of public resources in the health area. I commend the Fine Gael Party for tabling the motion and the Labour Party is happy to support it. The other aspect of the issue pertains to the question of the development of private health facilities and the impact it is having and will continue to have on public...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I agree with Senator Walsh's comments. I ask him, in the context of his remarks, to support the Private Members' Bill that was mentioned by Senator Ryan. I would like to formally second the proposal to debate that Bill in the House today. Like other speakers, Senator Walsh rightly pointed out that complex legal issues arise from last week's Supreme Court decision. The simple legislative issue...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: We are protecting our children.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: They are out there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: The Senator is in denial.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: A beef baron.

Seanad: Lone Parents: Statements. (23 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: It is at 18 years of age.

Seanad: Lone Parents: Statements. (23 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I wish to share my time with Senator Tuffy.

Seanad: Lone Parents: Statements. (23 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: I also welcome the Minister to the House. I welcome in particular his commitment to reform this area, which is certainly needed, together with his initiative in bringing forward proposals and engaging in a wide-ranging discussion about them. Today's debate is useful in that regard. Much of what I wanted to say has already been discussed so, given that my time is limited, I will touch upon one...

Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (23 May 2006)

Kathleen O'Meara: Amendments Nos. 1 and 18 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.