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Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: How many minutes do I have?

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: I suppose I had better speak slowly, then.

Health Identifiers Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to contribute on this important Bill. Once again, the Minister and the Ministers of State, Deputies White and Kathleen Lynch, have introduced innovative legislation. This Bill is appreciated and supported by the majority of Deputies regardless of their side of the House. This is to be welcomed. Last week, I took great pleasure in speaking on the opt-out clause - or opt-in...

Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2014)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the Health Service Executive (Financial Matters) Bill. Under the Health Act 2004 the Health Service Executive has its own Vote and is funded directly by the Exchequer separately from the Department of Health. Effectively, this Bill will lead to the disestablishment of the HSE Vote and put in place a new statutory framework to govern...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I take great pleasure in contributing to the debate on the question of what the Government has done and intends to do. We exited the bailout programme last December. Our grandfathers fought for this country and we set up and defended the institutions of State. It was harrowing to see a party that had always put its own interests ahead of those of the country selling it and a result, we...

Government's Priorities for the Year Ahead: Statements (Resumed) (13 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I will withdraw it. We told Mr. Potočnik that there was a derogation for ten years and that we wanted a further six months, given the fact that the subject was complex, difficult and emotive. The Commissioner looked at us and asked, "What derogation?" There had never been one. Instead of dealing with the issue at the time, Fianna Fáil left it for us to handle. I am delighted...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Appeals Status (25 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: 481. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide an update on a social welfare appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) lodged with the appeals office in D’Olier House in respect of a illness benefit claim which was refused in August 2013; when a decision will be finalised. [12851/14]

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: Hear, hear.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: Absolutely.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: Absolutely.

Garda Inspectorate Report on the Fixed Charge Processing System: Statements (26 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I come from a family that is very proud of the integrity, professionalism and dedication of gardaí. My grandfather, James Fehilly, was a member of the IRA who fought for the freedom of this country and was one of the first gardaí to take up duty. He served in Ballina and Cahir and retired in Rush, County Dublin. As I grew up in Boyle I was always confident of the professionalism,...

Seanad Reform Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to speak on the Bill on Seanad reform. In 1999 I was elected to Roscommon County Council and I enjoyed working as a councillor. I did not realise as a member of the business community how - I will not say powerful - responsible a councillor and elected official is. I am delighted I was elected because I felt I was a pair of safe hands who would try to do the right thing...

Seanad Reform Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members] (28 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: When I was in opposition the Order of Business in the Seanad was a great forum to raise issues of the day. It can be very difficult here as a Government backbencher because the Government has such a majority and the Dáil is more structured. We are speaking about reform, and I can speak in the Dáil on a Bill such as this on a Friday because of reform. There has been reform and...

Report on the Contribution of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to Economic Recovery: Statements (28 Mar 2014)

Frank Feighan: I will give up some time and speak for five minutes. I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak about this report and thank the Chairman of the joint committee, Deputy Pat Breen, for compiling it. I also thank the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, for the work he has done in recent years, effectively to raise the country's profile and...

Order of Business (2 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: When will the Higher Education Authority Bill be before the House?

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: Is the amendment being withdrawn?

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: Amendment No. 12 is out of order.

Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage (2 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: A message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality; and Defence: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (2 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: The Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, has been one of the most reforming minsters for justice ever. He has been always a strong advocate of legal, social and environmental reform and has been correctly described as one of the Cabinet's most hard-working Ministers. I support the case made for the establishment of a commission of investigation into the case of Father...

Order of Business (15 Apr 2014)

Frank Feighan: When will the health transport support Bill come before the House?