Results 121-140 of 504 for speaker:Mary White
- Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)
Mary White: I am delighted to take part in this debate. A significant amount of further information has emerged since we debated the matter in June of last year. There have also been further appalling revelations of abuse perpetrated on the most innocent in our society over the course of many years. There have also been cases documented over the past months of neglect of our children as well as much...
- Implementation of the Ryan Report: Statements (9 Jun 2010)
Mary White: I am happy to do so.
- Written Answers — Legislative Programme: Legislative Programme (3 Jun 2010)
Mary White: Section 6 of the Disability Act 2005 requires a review of the operation of the Act to be carried out not later than five years after its commencement. The review is underway at present.
- Written Answers — International Agreements: International Agreements (3 Jun 2010)
Mary White: It is the Government's intention to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as quickly as possible, taking into account the need to ensure that all necessary legislative and administrative requirements under the Convention are being met. Work on what is involved by way of implementation of the various provisions in the Convention, which are extensive,...
- Order of Business. (3 Jun 2010)
Mary White: Kilkenny colours.
- Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)
Mary White: I am delighted to have spent a great deal of time listening to this debate. The contributions from all parties have been fascinating. There were heartfelt stories of how Members got to this House and, in some cases, of Members who were previously Members of the Dáil and how they did not get into the Dáil for many years. Members spoke of how we must make the path easier for women to take...
- Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)
Mary White: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Senators for the opportunity to make statements on this very important issue. The debate has advanced immensely my understanding of the broad range of issues which pertain to the challenge that is women's engagement in politics. I would be delighted to continue this dialogue in future and look forward to returning to the House to report on advancement in...
- Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (18 May 2010)
Mary White: I am pleased to be given the opportunity to speak on the extremely important issue of the constitutional referendum on children. The Government is committed to continuing to improve child welfare and protection in Ireland and sees a constitutional amendment as a key part of that improvement. I emphasise that the provision of appropriate robust and responsive child welfare and protection...
- Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (18 May 2010)
Mary White: I am very happy to do so.
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: Mo bhuÃochas do na comhleacaithe a thug deis dom a bheith páirteach sa dÃospóireacht seo. I welcome the decision - taken less than a week ago - of Fine Gael Deputies to voluntarily give up their ministerial pensions. This was the most practical and effective remedy advocated by my party's leader, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley. I welcome...
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: If Deputy Kenny wants to show real leadership-----
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: -----he will stop his party from taking corporate donations-----
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: -----and will own up to Fine Gael's role in the property bubble and the speculator-driven economic crisis we face today.
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: I ask Fine Gael and Deputy Kenny to give up corporate donations now before the Green Party measures in the new revised programme to Government does it for them. They will come down the track very shortly. Real leadership is about taking hard decisions despite them causing difficulties. This is the reason the Green Party is leading in Government while Fine Gael sits in opposition.
- Ministerial Pensions: Motion (Resumed) (6 May 2010)
Mary White: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Communications (Retention of Data) Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2010)
Mary White: I thank all Senators who contributed to this debate. I hope the importance of data information in the investigation of serious crime, including gangland and transnational crime, and in safeguarding our country against terrorist activity, has been conveyed. I also hope the importance of the balance between this use of data retention to fight serious crime and the right of every citizen to...
- Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)
Mary White: I am delighted to be in the Seanad to deliver this statement on the important issue of women in politics. The greater involvement of women in politics is an issue very close to my heart, as I know it is to the heart of every Member of this House, representatives of which were actively involved in the work of the sub-committee chaired by Deputy Kenneally last year. Senators Bacik and...
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)
Mary White: There are some in Carlow and Kilkenny.
- Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad]: Second Stage (22 Apr 2010)
Mary White: I thank the Deputies.
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Mary White: I welcome that Fine Gael has tabled a motion highlighting issues of security of energy supply and I thank all the contributors. I commend the Government amendment, which I believe sets out the significant achievements already made in the area, and the Government's ambition to remove Ireland's dependence on fossil fuels. Government energy policy provides a comprehensive and integrated...