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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2005)

Frank Feighan: I join my colleagues in seeking a debate on the libel laws. We have acknowledged that over the years many people in our own profession spent most of their time going to the newspapers instead of trying to resolve issues on the ground. Unfortunately, the situation has come full circle. A debate would help to clarify many of the issues. I ask the Leader to invite the Tánaiste and Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jan 2005)

Frank Feighan: Members will be aware that today is the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where more than 1.5 million people were killed. The House should reflect on the memory of those who died there.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the call for a debate on the tsunami disaster. It is time we knew how may non-governmental organisations are out there. I was shocked to learn that GOAL, Trócaire, Concern and the Irish Red Cross were all involved. Indeed, we tog out tonight for a match for GOAL. Perhaps with so many charities involved somebody could investigate how the money is being spent. The public and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)

Frank Feighan: They are now prolific in all major urban areas. They clog up the streets and give off four times the amount of emissions of an average vehicle. The registration increase is in the region of 30% and if something is not done about the proliferation of SUVs in our towns, not the countryside, there will be a serious environmental problem.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I wish to share my time with Senator McHugh.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. We have dealt with this serious problem over the years and it was sometimes quite embarrassing that the pensions of those in nursing homes were so minimal. The issues were very confusing even for elected representatives. The decision to grant all persons over 70 a medical card was a stunt on the part of the Government prior to the last general...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: The date for the changeover to metric speed limit signs is 20 January and this will cause much confusion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: Much work has gone into this and many agencies have worked together on it. On non-national roads the speed limit will be decreased by 10 km/h.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want to ask the Minister to be lenient——

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: Recently I mentioned that the parties in Northern Ireland seem to be choreographing events. There has been talk of humiliation. The Taoiseach has gone as far as he can in the effort to achieve a great prize. However, the Taoiseach represents the people of Ireland, as the British Government represents the people of the UK, and there is only so far they can go. I believe the Irish and British...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: It is called an "arts centre" on the Roscommon Road.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: They got rid of it.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: It is his own party rather than the Opposition that the Senator needs to worry about.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. This is the first occasion I have had the opportunity of addressing him and I wish him well in his Department. In my opinion this Bill will cause the break-up of the health boards. They have been the backbone of the health service which has not always been the best service but there should be political representation on health boards and the...

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I worry about the manner in which this Government treats people who stand up to challenges.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: The Minister repaid Senator Leyden who was then a councillor and chairperson of the health board by not reappointing him. This is not the way that any Government should behave.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: It certainly helped the Senator to be elected to this House.

Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I think he was very aggrieved as would I be if I were in his position. He worked very hard as chairperson of the health board, fought for the right cause and yet was dropped. It worries me that the local knowledge of politicians will not be as influential as it was in the past. Politicians are often accused of not making decisions for the common good, but on most occasions they make the right...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I am disappointed the two parties have failed to reach agreement on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Much has been done and a measure of consensus has been achieved. I seek a debate on Northern Ireland in the new year. I pay tribute to both Governments for their tolerance and I renew my call on the DUP and Sinn Féin to curb the choreography and histrionics, which are not...