Results 301-320 of 1,214 for speaker:Ann Ormonde

Seanad: Schools Building Projects (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator happy with that?

Seanad: School Staffing (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Is the Senator happy with that?

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, whose patience, I imagine, is running out.

Seanad: Stabilisation of the Public Finances: Statements (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Every point has been raised repeatedly. Unfortunately, I will go down the same track and make the same points that were contributed in a constructive manner by Members from all sides of the House in the past few hours. Listening to this debate and the fine statements on how best to move forward has been great. There is no doubt that sacrifices must be made. If we are to pull ourselves out...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I do not have much more to add to the fine contributions made by Senators Ó Murchú and Harris on how best we can all work together. I watched a television programme on Monday night during which two representatives from parties bickered during the entire programme. I listened to "Today with Pat Kenny" this morning and those who were being interviewed again engaged in point-scoring to...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I will not vote against the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Excuse me, Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: The Senator is so rude.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I cannot believe Senator Buttimer's rudeness. That is the bottom line. Of course I will not vote against the Bill——

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I know that, but I can make a statement that I endorse the stand taken by Senator O'Donovan.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the debate we are to have tomorrow on the cutbacks. I listened attentively to what Senator O'Toole had to say about the fairness or unfairness of some of them. I have had many phone calls from ex-colleagues in the teaching profession who explained how they would be affected. We all have to face these cutbacks. I am concerned about jobs and that is why I say to my colleagues that...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I would like the Minister to come in and give us an update and listen to the suggestions that have been put forward today as to how we can help those involved, particularly the pensioners and others who are being deprived. I welcome the decision of the Waterford Crystal workers to hold out on this issue.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after ''Seanad Éireann'' and substitute the following: "notes that it is not the Government's intention that the Combat Poverty Agency will simply be absorbed into the Office for Social Inclusion in its existing form, but rather that a new strengthened division will be created that will make the best use of the considerable experience and expertise...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the 15% increase in the provision for the Equality Tribunal to adjudicate on individual claims and to tackle the backlog of cases. We endorse the core function of the Irish Human Rights Commission, IHRC, which is to scrutinise legislation that affects human rights. Likewise, the Equality Authority will continue to be an independent voice in order to eliminate discrimination and to...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: The Government continues to monitor closely all issues regarding human rights in China, including the situation in Tibet. These issues are raised regularly through bilateral contacts with the Chinese Government and in concert with our EU partners. Issues for discussion are those of special importance to the people of Tibet, including freedom of expression and the preservation of culture and...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (4 Feb 2009)

Ann Ormonde: On 22 January, President Obama signed three executive orders concerning a number of issues under the committee's remit, including an order on ensuring lawful interrogations, which provides that all persons detained following armed conflicts shall, in all circumstances, be treated humanely and shall not be subjected to violence or outrages to personal dignity. A task force to evaluate the...

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Ann Ormonde: Senator Norris's contribution was a breath of fresh air and has put me off my own contribution.

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Ann Ormonde: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, to the House. We have been provided with another opportunity to debate the economic downturn and increase in unemployment. The main question is where we go from here. I want to address the two areas of overhauling FÁS and the back to education schemes. I know many who have lost their jobs. While we are having this debate, many families...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (16 Dec 2008)

Ann Ormonde: There is a perception that lone parents will try to dodge in any way they can, they want to work and to receive the lone parent allowance and they will do everything to take as much as they can from the State. Is there a perception that lone parents want it all and the Minister has a problem trying to work through what they are saying and thinking? I ask for the Minister's view as that...