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Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Deirdre Hargey, Lord Mayor of Belfast (8 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I could not say. In any case, it is a new relationship. The Seanad is much richer because of the experience and the views of the two Northern Senators, Niall Ó Donnghaile, who brings a nationalist perspective, and Ian Marshall, who brings a unionist perspective. This is very significant and symbolic, and they are very valued Members of the Seanad. Brexit brings its challenges but I...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Implementation Bodies: Waterways Ireland and Loughs Agency (8 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the witnesses. It is great to see Ms Livingstone here. Coming from Boyle in County Roscommon, I have a huge interest in Waterways Ireland. My father had a boat on the Shannon Navigation. While we enjoyed it now and then, when he passed away 15 years ago my brother and I had a row over who would not get the boat. Thankfully I won and he got it. His wife never forgave me.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Implementation Bodies: Waterways Ireland and Loughs Agency (8 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I was also chairperson of Lough Key Forest Park Action Group. Although more can be done, it is wonderful to see the various agencies, including local authorities, Coillte and the witnesses' organisations, working together to make that one of the major tourist attractions. We sometimes take the six largest North-South implementation bodies for granted. It is hugely significant for me and...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Implementation Bodies: Waterways Ireland and Loughs Agency (8 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Waterways Ireland is hoping to raise charges for people to park their boats, is that right?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: North-South Implementation Bodies: Waterways Ireland and Loughs Agency (8 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank Ms Livingstone. I ask Ms McMahon not to take this badly, but I will leave the loughs to the politicians who live near them.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I also attended the Ballymurphy inquest yesterday. I hope that the people will get justice and that the good names of their families will be finally vindicated. I heard the personal testimony of the relations of Fr. Hugh Mullan and Frank Quinn. I heard Frank Quinn's daughter, Angela Sloan, say that her mother cried herself to sleep every night in memory. She loved her husband so much. It...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Most people have raised the matters I wished to discuss. A national sports policy is welcome. The goal is to increase participation in all sports in Ireland. Many years ago soccer had "Participation Through Fun" and once we get people participating, it is wonderful. There was mention of the remarkable run of the women's hockey team to the world cup final. I highlight it again. It is not...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Sports Policy 2018-2027: Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (14 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister for his remarks. We play rugby on an all-island basis. A total of 70% of people born on the island of Ireland who reside overseas reside in Commonwealth countries. Deep down, we have this instinct that it is not us but from a legal, educational and political perspective, these people are the same. We are talking about 2.4 billion people. We have this reluctance,...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House again today. It is always nice to see him. He has had a great interest in health over a number of years. My Commencement matter is the need for the Minister for Health, Deputy Harris, to provide an update on plans for a fixed catheterisation laboratory, cath lab, at Sligo University Hospital. For many years, my colleague, Deputy McLoughlin, has...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (15 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. This review is rigorous with evidence and data. I know there are stakeholder consultations but the review started on 31 January and will not be complete until June 2019, which means it will have taken a year and half. I am not familiar with the complexities but that seems like a long time to have a review. I look forward, however, to seeing the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I am pleased that agreement has been reached between the EU and UK negotiators. We sought to protect the peace process and Good Friday Agreement and maintain the common travel area and related benefits for Irish and British citizens. We have to ensure that we are at the place in Europe where we can protect jobs and the economy. The Republic of Ireland did not vote for or want Brexit. In...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I also condemn the criminal damage done to the First World War soldier statue in St. Stephen's Green. While we can be very upset, it certainly does not reflect the mood of the people. Over the past few months and weeks of commemoration, the generosity shown by the people and politicians across all parties has at last shown respect to men and women from our country who died between 1914 and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: We eagerly look forward to 11 December and hope for a solution at Westminster. We want the closest possible relationship with the United Kingdom and it to have the closest possible relationship with the EU. It will be a very difficult time and what we need now are cool heads. I hope that there is an agreement with which we can all work. I thank Mr. Martin O'Neill for the years of service...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Second Stage (27 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: The Minister is very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I also welcome Maire Ardagh to the House. I knew her late husband, Seán. He was a gentleman and in opposition would always offer a smile and a "hello" and was always very helpful. Mrs. Ardagh should be very proud of her daughter, Senator Catherine Ardagh, who is well regarded in this House. It is great to see that line continuing. I also congratulate our colleague, Senator Ruane....

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Unfortunately, this is a long-standing issue. The junctions in question are on a section of the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle, namely, a right turn to Cootehall and a left turn to Croghan. It is a road that I travel every day, so I am familiar with the issues. There is plenty of cumulative and anecdotal evidence to suggest that these are very dangerous junctions that have led to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for his positive response. In some ways, there has not been reporting of accidents on the road, which I am at a loss to understand. Perhaps Garda reports, etc. have not made their way to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. I compliment and thank members of the community who are now collating the information. There have been many accidents on the road and I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Before I got involved in politics, I was chairperson of the Lough Key Forest Park action group. Lough Key Forest Park is beside Boyle in County Roscommon and is a wonderful amenity. At the time, Coillte owned the park, but it could not draw down investment from Europe because it was a semi-State body. We came up with the idea that the local authority would get involved. By setting up...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all those who offered us good wishes. I agree with Senators McDowell and Norris. What is happening in Westminster has been impacting on our lives over the past three years and will do so like never before in the next few months. Mr. Dominic Grieve, MP, and many others have shown great leadership, vision and courage in trying to look at a situation that was...