Results 101-120 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: It is a review.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: We never forget our roots.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The Labour Party has got away from its roots.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I put that in because I thought there would not be access for disadvantaged students but that did not happen. I was proved wrong. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: It is not a U-turn. (Interruptions).Amendment put. Tá

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Long may it last.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: One Kerryman to another.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Small is beautiful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I join my colleagues in the call for an update briefing on the Convention on the Future for Europe for which I asked the Leader two weeks ago. There are still sensitive areas within the consensus of opinion on areas such as the future of the Union's institutions and taxation policies. There was an interesting meeting yesterday with the French foreign affairs delegation when many of these...

Seanad: Auctioneering Profession: Motion. (28 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State and the motion. I am delighted that it gave me food for thought. I did not prepare a written contribution to the debate because I wish to speak about my experience in this area. Most auctioneers I know are sincere and do their work magnificently. I have no difficulty with them. However, there is no doubt that there is a perception that some have not performed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Ann Ormonde: In relation to the many calls from both sides for a debate on planning, I spoke to the Minister for the Environment and Local Government yesterday and relayed the views expressed in the House on many occasions on one-off housing, recycling, staffing and appeals to An Bord Pleanála and the length of time they take. The Minister is aware of these views and said he would like to come to the...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (10 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, who has replaced the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, at this debate. I preface my contribution by congratulating Deputy Roche, and other members of the delegation, who worked for us at the Convention over the past 16 months. The purpose of the Convention was to reflect what happened at Nice one, and particularly at Nice two, to see how...

Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (10 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I take the opportunity to thank the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, for his response to the concerns expressed during this afternoon's debate. I also thank the other Ministers of State, Deputies Roche and Michael Ahern, who attended during the earlier stages of the debate. Sitting suspended at 5.45 p.m. and resumed at 6p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: Speech.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister and congratulate him on responding so promptly to these issues. Over the past six to nine months the Opposition has been calling for this debate in respect of both the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill and the Intoxicating Liquor Bill. When this Bill was introduced, it was introduced too quickly—

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: The Minister has said this is an interim measure. He will look at the issues the Senator is raising, and others, but to suggest that it should not be introduced just yet and that we should do more research—

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I will deal with the matter quickly because I am losing time. The Bill is in response to public concern. I remember debates in the Seanad in recent months in which such concerns were expressed. The public asked for this Bill and wants the issue to be solved once and for all. How do we go about this? We started with the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill, have addressed the issue of under...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: I thank the Minister for the clarification because I thought there was something odd about it. Section 11 deals with special exemption orders. The Bill provides that the duration of exemption orders will be determined by the local authority in consultation with the Garda and health interests. While the district justice will grant the licence, the local authority will determine the duration of...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: That is the bottom line. The question is how it will be implemented. The Department of Health and Children has a role in promoting health programmes as alternatives to alcohol-related activities. Wearing my other hat, I am not convinced that the social, personal and health education programme is working. I am not sure that what young people learn in the classroom and in the education world is...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Ann Ormonde: They have to take full responsibility. Everybody knows his or her rights but with rights there are responsibilities. If all those points could be incorporated into a future Bill, perhaps under a separate agency and a separate Minister dealing with this area, the public would be pleased. I congratulate the Minister, who is responding well to this problem. I invite him to make it known to the...