Results 141-160 of 504 for speaker:Mary White
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Mary White: This is of course subject to final legal drafting. We will continue our engagement with generators on the implementation of this measure. As clearly set out in the amendment, the Government is already acting to meet the challenge of security of supply in a coherent, structured and sustainable way. It is vital for the future generations of this country, both in terms of Ireland's energy...
- Energy Security: Motion (Resumed) (21 Apr 2010)
Mary White: The Deputy is not listening.
- Written Answers — Anti-Racism Measures: Anti-Racism Measures (20 Apr 2010)
Mary White: On 1st May 2008 a policy statement, Migration Nation, outlining the policy approach to integration was published. Following on from that a number of arrangements are in place with local authorities and national sporting bodies to assist with addressing anti-racism and promoting integration. In 2009, funding in the amount of â¬430,000 was made available to sporting bodies and close to â¬1m...
- Death of Polish President: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Apr 2010)
Mary White: I join with the Taoiseach and the leaders of the Opposition in expressing my condolences to the people of Poland on the death of President Kaczynski, the first lady and 94 other people killed in the plane crash in Smolensk on 10 April. I express these condolences on behalf of my parliamentary colleagues and the entire Green Party. Poland has lost its president and all nations grieve when...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am delighted to be in the House and welcome the opportunity to speak on this most serious topic. These statements on domestic violence, which are taking place so soon after the publication earlier this month of the Government's National Strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence 2010-2014, are timely. The strategy reflects the Government's...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I am sure copies will be made available. The oversight committee is chaired by the Secretary General of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr. Seán Aylward. It will meet twice yearly and will report progress to the group of Secretaries General and the Government. The national strategy is being published at a time of great economic difficulty for our country and some would...
- Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I thank all Senators who took part in this debate. It has been wonderful for me to have the first debate in my new portfolio in this House on an issue that is so significant for all of us and one on which I have been working for years. I thank Senator McDonald for her persistence in getting this debate here. Let us hope we have many more debates of this quality, whether on women in...
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I will take this Adjournment matter on behalf of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Hanafin, and I thank Senator Buttimer for raising this important issue. Given the benefits associated with sporting activities, the Government regards expenditure on sport as important for the social and economic development of the country. These benefits arise in a wide range of areas...
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I totally reject that allegation.
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Will Senator Buttimer listen carefully-----
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: -----to what I have to say? This year, it will again be business as usual.
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I want to give you my reply.
- Seanad: Sports Capital Programme. (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Allocated grants from previous rounds of the programme of â¬48 million were provided and Senator Buttimer is very well aware as a very active member of the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs that an audit is being conducted on existing sports facilities. The results of that audit are imminent and after they are received funds will be disbursed.
- Seanad: Job Losses (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: The Senator will be delighted to know that I have to hand a most detailed answer to his Adjournment matter. I hope I will have time to read through it for him. I wish to take this matter on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has to date submitted three applications for...
- Seanad: Job Losses (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I am not sure what the Senator's question is, as opposed to expressing his concern about the overall procedures used.
- Seanad: Job Losses (30 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I have addressed the Senator's point. As I stated in my reply and as he well knows, the process is slow. The reason for the slowness with the Waterford Crystal application could be rolled on to the other applications. The EGF application process is complicated and encompasses three arms of the budgetary authorities, namely, the European Commission, the Council of Ministers and the European...
- Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (25 Mar 2010)
Mary White: "Windfall" is the word.
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Question 340: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the action she and the Health Service Executive are taking to address the situation in which outpatients are waiting three years and longer for appointments to see orthopaedic consultants at Waterford General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12946/10]
- Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (23 Mar 2010)
Mary White: Question 341: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the plans she and the Health Service Executive have to increase resources in Waterford General Hospital to reduce the long waiting list time being experienced by outpatients waiting to see orthopaedic outpatients; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12947/10]
- Land and Conveyancing Law Reform (Review of Rent in Certain Cases) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (10 Mar 2010)
Mary White: I welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill. This issue is critical for us, particularly in regard to the difficulties in the retail sector and the many thousands of small and medium enterprises which are struggling at this time. Many individuals and families are struggling and experiencing heavy pressure but there is no monopoly on struggle at this time, when there is worry about paying...