Results 41-60 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I support the call for a debate on the role of An Taisce. I would also like the House to debate the role of An Bord Pleanála and that of the NRA and the need to revisit the legislation on planning and development that was introduced in 2001. There are many areas in this regard that need to be clarified. People are questioning how the legislation is operating. Will the Leader ask the Minister...

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and I am glad to endorse the amendment proposed by Senator Glynn commending the Government for its commitment to the national breast screening programme.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: This is an area where we must be clinically correct and absolutely accurate in our diagnosis and treatment and there must be accuracy. Phase one is very successful and there has been an uptake of 75%. The Minister is committed to introducing the second phase which will bring Carlow, Kilkenny and Wexford into the programme.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Over the next three years we will have a national progamme in place.

Seanad: Cancer Screening Programme: Motion. (19 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The Minister's heart is in the right place, as everyone's heart is. There is no one in this Chamber who does not know colleagues and friends who have gone through the trauma of breast cancer, either personally or in their families. The Minister is aware that we must have access to screening and would like to see a screening unit in every health board area. That is the forward strategy and...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (26 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome Mr. De Rossa and thank the Leader of the House for making it possible to discuss this important issue. I had to think before I came into the House. Even though I am a member of the Joint Committee on European Affairs, I still have problems with many of the major issues. Since the referendum on the Nice treaty the Convention has been established and gathered momentum. I pay tribute...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister. This debate has been flogged to death and I thank the Minister for putting it to bed once and for all. It started in 1990 when Ministers and Ministers of State were prohibited from holding a dual mandate. In 1994 all Oireachtas Members were precluded from holding key positions in local authorities. There was a long discussion at the time to outline where we should go...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I support the comments of Senator Brian Hayes on 'binning the blade'. This is a very serious development, particularly in our cities. It goes beyond a breakdown in law and order and raises questions about the entire fabric of society such as why is it crumbling around us and what is going on? This is supposed to be a fairly wealthy country, yet there is decadence all around us. The issue goes...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: How dare the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Senator O'Toole knows it is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: This is a speech.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (4 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I am delighted to welcome the Minister of State and thank the Leader for allowing time for this debate. We must continue to speak about this issue in the hope people will take note of the fact that the Convention is happening now. It is discussing issues which will have an influence on Irish people in the future. There is no better Chamber in which to discuss this important issue. I hope the...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I did not intend to speak at this point as we are running late and I have no wish to delay the process, but I must disagree with Senator Tuffy. While I agree with the Senator on many things and admire her fine contributions, the Minister is correct to acknowledge that the legislation must be re-examined. I should be allowed to do what I want as long as my actions are transparent. I do not...

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: What happens if there is no change?

Seanad: Local Government Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (6 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: It could happen again.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (11 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I wish to reinforce the point made by Senator O'Rourke. I cannot understand what the fuss is about. It is very simple to ring up a particular section of a local authority and get the information. Why are we going through such a rigmarole?

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: We are entitled to raise it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Why not?

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: We do not need a debate, the Senator has said it all already.

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (12 Mar 2003)

Ann Ormonde: He is lovely.