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

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: Will Senator Buttimer wait?

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I will speak to the Cathaoirleach and hopefully he will agree.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: The Minister of State better go.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: The House stands adjourned.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: There is no debate. It is over and done with.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I will speak to the Cathaoirleach and advise him.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I have agreed to do that. I promise I will ensure he will get that message.

Seanad: Health Centres (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I am also concerned about the bonus culture that still exists. We all have a responsibility to ensure that our salaries should be the payment we get; bonuses should not be part of any arrangement in today's thinking. I support the call for a discussion on the bonus culture, which is wrong and should be eliminated from our thinking at present. I support Senator Dearey on the Construction...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I congratulate the Minister for Finance in the action he has taken on AIB, as there are questions to be answered as to why we are still talking about bonuses at this time in a deep-seated recession. I saw the programme last night and I agree with Senator Fitzgerald in all the points she raised. It was awful to watch.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I hope the people running those home care packages will never be in a similar position or find themselves where the elderly people last night were seen to be. It was an absolute disgrace and we should not entertain excuses from anybody in those home care companies. There were no licences or regulation and it is an absolute disgrace. I hate to think I would endorse any body of people...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I too saw the programme last night. I was struck by it and I began to think why this was happening and why society cannot come to grips with what is happening. The regeneration project was wonderful. I listened to the people who took a leadership role. Despite this, it seems we cannot break the ground on it. This has nothing to do with money. Civil society must play this role to a...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Ann Ormonde: We should also consider other issues such as civil society and how best we can all play a role. It is not about us alone. I cannot do very much on my own. I need to go out into the community, help out and get people around me. I am not playing a leadership role unless I do that. I am not good enough to do it in this House, neither is anyone else either. A debate on that would be worthwhile.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I will be very brief. I welcome the Minister of State and I especially welcome the points he made when he spoke from the heart at the end of his speech. These are the points about which I wish to speak and which I want to endorse. The Minister of State said we are here to reform the banking system and to create an environment for job creation. I welcome and endorse the points made on how...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: Some days ago Senator O'Toole announced that he would not be seeking re-election. I was sorry to hear that, particularly on the basis that I value his contributions.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: Senator O'Toole recently noted that, in its current form, the Seanad was indefensible. In his contribution on the Order of Business he referred to neutrality, sovereignty and our independence and asked whether these had been weakened by our entering into an agreement with the European Union and the IMF. I do not believe they have because there is nothing wrong with seeking help. There is...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: If the debate on the matter cannot be taken immediately, I urge the Leader to make time available for it as soon as possible. This matter must be kept on the agenda.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: I am weary with the rhetoric from all sides.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: Wait now.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Ann Ormonde: We are at a political crossroads. Let there be no doubt about that. There will be a redrawing of the political landscape. That is coming regardless of whether we like it. I do not know how things are going to shape up but change is coming loud and clear in terms of the future of all our parties. The public is looking for change. I am not saying we are not the brightest or that any other...