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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Senator Mac Lochlainn raised an issue regarding Rockall, which is very worrying. All of this is happening because of Brexit. There is no reason to exclude Irish vessels from the waters around Rockall. As stated by the Taoiseach, the situation will change post-Brexit and we need to be very vigilant because 35% of our fish are caught in UK waters. Brexit brings all of these complications....
- Seanad: Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I welcome members of the Robb family to the Chamber - William, his wife, Niamh, and Martha. I did not know John Robb, but the fact that he was appointed to the Seanad in 1982, in probably the most difficult times in Northern Ireland, the island of Ireland and east-west relations, showed that Charlie Haughey saw the potential in a man of peace who had, as somebody else said, a Rolls Royce...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: The Senator brings a voice which is very welcome. I did not know John Robb but I think he would have approved of what has happened in the Seanad in recent years. It is much improved. Senator Marshall was elected to this Seanad. He was the first directly elected unionist, he was not appointed by a Taoiseach, and he was elected by Sinn Féin votes and cross-party votes. That is...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member - Expressions of Sympathy (13 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: -----and that is something following in the tradition of John Robb. Each and every one of us owes it to the memory of John Robb to do more on a cross-party basis, North-South and east-west, and the two islands will be much better places.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospitals Building Programme (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Almost eight years ago the downgrading of the Roscommon University Hospital emergency department was a matter of national importance. Many times 5,000 people marched to save the emergency department. I stayed in government at the time and I am delighted that Roscommon University Hospital is now so busy that people are complaining about a lack of parking spaces at Dr. Hyde Park. There is an...
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna (Atógáil) - Commencement Matters (Resumed): Hospitals Building Programme (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I am delighted that a planning application could be lodged by late 2019. I understand that these applications take time but it must be ensure that the significant development under the auspices of the National Rehabilitation Hospital will be located in Roscommon. When it becomes operational, it will lead to 50 jobs. That means there will be more than 500 jobs in Roscommon University...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I, too, extend my sympathy to the Cathaoirleach on the death of his sister and to Senator Coughlan on the death of his mother. When such events occur, we realise the insignificance of the other things about which we worry in life. Last week I told the House that I was to travel to Westminster and mentioned Rory Stewart, a candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party. Most...
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: When one's county wins the Connacht championship, one becomes generous towards others. I am not saying Roscommon will not win the all-Ireland football championship. The people of County Roscommon have been very happy for the past few days. I want to let all Galway and Mayo people know that we have been having a wonderful time.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018: Second Stage (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: We can continue.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Okay. We will continue.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: The suspension would be until 6.15 p.m.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Yes, from 6.15 p.m.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I am trying to facilitate the Minister.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Could we facilitate the Minister in the Dáil for this important matter?
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: We cannot start the debate-----
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I understand that was not agreed on the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: I understand. The House agreed to adjourn at 5. 50 p.m., if the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Probation Judgments and Decisions) Bill 2018 had not previously concluded. It was also agreed that the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017 was to be taken not earlier than 6.15 p.m.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: The acting Leader can now propose a suspension.
- Seanad: Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2019)
Frank Feighan: Is that agreed?