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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Harness Racing Industry Development Needs: Discussion (10 Nov 2015)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...How would I get my horses fit? Obviously, if I intended to train them, I would wish to train them in a trotting fashion with a harness. Would I have to work them on the road or would I need a track? I echo the sentiments of other committee members. I, too, am interested to hear how we could help with sulky racing and bring in those involved in order that we can stop the obvious cruelty...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2014: Committee Stage (19 Dec 2014)

Mary Ann O'Brien: I spoke on the plebiscite on Second Stage to demonstrate how weak that provision is. I echo what Senator Cullinane said and ask the Minister to give us a clear answer to the two black and white questions. Senator Bradford has outlined how an amending Bill can be introduced and within two days the word "plebiscite" would be gone. Senator Bradford also spoke about George Orwell and 1984. I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Drinks Industry and Rural Economy: Discussion (24 Jun 2014)

Mary Ann O'Brien: I thank the delegation from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, Mr. Peter O'Brien, Ms Marie Byrne and Mr. Willie Masterson, for making this very good presentation. I echo Senator Mooney's closing words as I too admire the industry that creates economic benefits, employment and growth in the country. I love wine and a glass of whiskey but as a member of the Oireachtas, we are all in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2014)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...- a black hole - by the end of the decade. What are we doing giving everyone under six years of age free GP care before we have ourselves sorted? Let us assume it costs £10 to visit a GP in England. To echo what has been said by Senators Kelly and MacSharry, I ask the Leader to keep medical cards on the agenda and for the Minister to come in here for a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jul 2013)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...dangers of hard-core pornography. I look forward to the debate on this matter. I support Senator Healy Eames in her seeking of information with regard to the investigation she mentioned. I also echo Senator Norris's comments about the staff. They deserve a break much more than we do and I thank them for the work they do and for the support they have provided during the current term.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jul 2013)

Mary Ann O'Brien: I welcome Senator Naughton to the Seanad and am delighted to have her on board. I echo my female colleagues in saying girl power is good and the men adore us, of course. We are working with the issue of pregnancy at the moment and a risk to the mother's life and we are working with the unborn. In respect of the born children of our country, I ask the Leader to organise a debate with the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Groceries Sector: Discussion with Lidl Ireland (9 May 2013)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...from Lidl and congratulate them on the announcement the week before last of Lidl's recent increase in market share, which is an amazing achievement. I will be brief because I will simply echo the labelling conversation. Given Lidl's size, the amazing resources it has available to it in Europe and how powerful and successful it is, it is really good to hear its representatives speak about...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar. It will have a major impact on our tourism sector which is one of the more positive stories emerging from our economy. I also echo a call from IBEC earlier this week for the Government to set up a single web portal for companies to access information on research and development funding and funding in general. A wide...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Feb 2012)

Mary Ann O'Brien: I am sorry. I beg Senator Leyden's pardon. I echo what Senator Darragh O'Brien said on the upsetting state of the children's emergency health service. The Irish Association for Emergency Medicine said this morning that children are spending more than 12 hours on trolleys. Let us stop for a moment to contemplate the situation. Most of us have children. What is more important than looking...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Mary Ann O'Brien: ...time last night shows once again how the Seanad system is so badly broken. I am deeply ashamed and embarrassed because of the shameful cuts imposed on our young disabled people in the budget. I echo the comments of Senators relating to the drastic reduction in disability allowance for young people between the ages of 18 and 24 years and the 20% cut in the fund for students with...