Results 161-180 of 504 for speaker:Mary White
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary White: Go raibh maith agat. I am trying to do my best, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary White: The provisions for those 70 or over, but whose spouses are under 70, are also sensible and fair, as are the provisions for those who are over the threshold because of low net income or surgical or medical expenses. That is factored into the legislation. I would not be standing here if this was not a reasonable item of legislation. These provisions are equitable and important. The amendment...
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary White: Deputy Bannon should examine the record. This legislation is guided by the principle of targeting resources at those most in need, against a backdrop of an increasing number of peopleââ
- Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Dec 2008)
Mary White: The Deputy in question, Deputy Reilly, did not rebut this during a Private Members' Bill. Members should check the record. This debate on access to health care is so vital and the various options that are possible, such as universal health insurance, must be continually considered. I believe in compassion, a word not often bandied about in politics, but I want to use it now. In tough...
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (17 Dec 2008)
Mary White: Question 592: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of badgers captured by each district veterinary office, by year, in the past ten years. [47250/08]
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (17 Dec 2008)
Mary White: Question 593: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of badgers, by district veterinary office licence, which have been subject to post-mortem. [47251/08]
- Written Answers — Animal Diseases: Animal Diseases (17 Dec 2008)
Mary White: Question 594: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the number of badgers that were subject to post-mortem which tested positive for tuberculosis per district veterinary office licence. [47252/08]
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary White: I thank the Minister for sharing time. Life is short and three minutes is short but I am glad of the opportunity to speak in this debate. We must prioritise the stabilisation of the public finances. As everyone is aware, we are spending â¬55 million per day at present. In a matter of only four months, incredible statistics have been produced for an incredible time. Confidence in the...
- The Economy: Statements (Resumed) (29 Jan 2009)
Mary White: However, we also must look to the positives, by focusing on the knowledge economy and the green economy. We must consolidate our prospects in the knowledge economy through investment in third level education, support for research and development and investment in infrastructure and public services to make Ireland an attractive location for skilled workers and this is being done. We must...
- Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)
Mary White: I wish to share time with Deputies Collins, Nolan, Brady, O'Connor and Calleary.
- Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)
Mary White: The issues of economic competitiveness, which is raised day in and day out, and the reform of the energy market are at the heart of this Government's vision for economic revival and renewed competitiveness. I support my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan's proposed amendment and would like to address the issues concerning the debate...
- Energy Prices: Motion (Resumed) (4 Feb 2009)
Mary White: ââfor an early price reduction. I support the Minister's amendment.
- Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Feb 2009)
Mary White: I welcome the Bill before the House. It has been a long time coming. We know that rushed legislation often is poor legislation. The patience in bringing forward this detailed Bill hopefully will result in a good Bill that is in the best interests of people who need to access nursing home care. We all know that an issue such as the provision of care for the elderly is an emotive and important...
- Employment Law Compliance Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Feb 2009)
Mary White: I wish to share time with Deputy Calleary. I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the debate on this legislation designed by the Government and the social partners to strengthen worker protection, which we all want, particularly in a recession, with many people unemployed or being made redundant while others are not working in the best environment. We want to make sure...
- Public Finances: Motion (3 Mar 2009)
Mary White: In recent months we have all become far more conversant with the language of finance. We have spoken about bear and bull markets, regulators, taxes, shares, dodgy banks and dodgy bankers. Today, however, I intend to focus on taxation policy and the measures I would like to see implemented over the course of future budgets. It was the view of my party when it entered government that the...
- Public Finances: Motion (3 Mar 2009)
Mary White: Prices are dropping.
- Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage. (5 Mar 2009)
Mary White: I welcome this Bill and believe it creates a very important roadmap for housing policy and the Government's schemes in this area for the coming years. As the Minister of State said this afternoon, it is very important that despite the financial challenges being faced by the Government, we have a strong sense of where we are going with housing. The right to housing and the strong sense of...
- Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Mar 2009)
Mary White: I wish to share my time with Deputies Niall Collins and Peter Kelly. I am delighted to welcome the Electoral (Amendment) Bill to the House. The legislation is above and beyond what the Green Party secured in the programme for Government and demonstrates our party's strong commitment to clean, transparent and accountable politics and elections. If we do not have elections run on fair and...
- Unemployment Levels: Motion (11 Mar 2009)
Mary White: Behind the unemployment statistics are the lives of real people with mortgages and bills to pay and families to feed and support. They face terrible uncertainty over whether they can find employment in the short term. We must recognise this and focus on getting people back to work so they have the satisfaction of financial security. My colleagues, the Ministers for the Environment, Heritage...
- Pre-Budget Statements (Resumed) (25 Mar 2009)
Mary White: I propose to share time with Deputy Flynn.