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Seanad: Perjury and Related Offences Bill 2018: Report and Final Stages (26 Jun 2019)

Frank Feighan: I understand that Senator McDowell has the right to move the amendment at any point.

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State and the summer economic statement. When the previous Government came into office in 2011, the country was literally on its knees and the Republic was in peril. Not too many people understand that now. In the past seven or eight years, Government has managed our finances. As stated earlier, unemployment, after peaking at 16% in 2012, is now below 4.5% and...

Seanad: Summer Economic Statement 2019: Statements (26 Jun 2019)

Frank Feighan: At 10.30 a.m tomorrow

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (26 Jun 2019)

Frank Feighan: When we were doing this report on accessibility to public transport for people with disabilities, it was an eye-opener for the members of the committee. I thank the stakeholders who engaged with the committee. The witnesses appeared before the committee and they clearly and starkly articulated their experiences with disadvantage, exclusion and unequal treatment. I have only noticed it...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Jun 2019)

Frank Feighan: I saw the photograph and was horrified. I am saddened by the deaths but I will attend the reception in the American Embassy. I am sure that most Members of the Oireachtas and, indeed, the people on this island will view the reception as an invitation. I shall attend to pay my respects to the American people. I have issues with Donald Trump and I do not agree with him but a boycott of our...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Today saw the opening of the European Parliament, with many competing Members. There were protests by the British Liberal Democrat MEPs with their "B to Brexit" or "Stop Brexit" T-shirts. There was also a protest by the Catalan separatist movement. The most frustrating was the Brexit Party MEPs turning their backs to Beethoven's "Ode to Joy".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: It shows a lack of respect to a piece of music that represents understanding and peace between member states. I believe they do not represent the British public.Over the years we have paid huge respect to the British national anthem and all other national anthems, and vice versa. We would be very upset if such disrespect was shown to our national anthem. The "Ode to Joy" is not just for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: The presence of the PSNI is very significant. I recall that two years ago the Garda and the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, attended the Pride parade in Belfast. These events have great significance for the island of Ireland and deserve to be acknowledged. I also wish to acknowledge the fact that the Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast City Council, John Finucane, laid a wreath in memory of the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (2 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I acknowledge that people are prepared to put their heads above the parapet to state that there are two strands to our history. A fortnight ago I was in Crossmaglen with the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly to conduct a survey on illicit smuggling. The GAA, the schools and the PSNI are doing a huge amount of work there as well, which should be welcomed. The GAA operates on a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 9 July 2019, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the Government's action plan to tackle climate breakdown, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank Members for their contributions. Senator Ardagh referred to the sale of mortgages by Ulster Bank. The Central Bank of Ireland cannot stop the sale of this loan book to various vulture funds. We need to put the consumer first. For years we have had difficulties in the financial sector. We are looking at the issues of the living wage, increasing salaries and rent increases, a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Yes, but Senator Colm Burke has addressed this from another angle so perhaps-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Perhaps, however, it would be no harm to bring in the Minister and we can discuss all of those issues.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Perhaps we can bring in the Minister, and, as a group, discuss all of these issues with the Minister and clarify many of them. Senator Ó Ríordáin spoke about Scotland and tough justice. I remember discussing the drugs issue many years ago, involving cannabis, crack cocaine and other drugs. The Senator called on the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to come before...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: -----drugs decriminalisation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: We can ask the Minster of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to come in and we can discuss that issue as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Warfield spoke about an asylum seeker from an LGBT background and indicated that the questions he was asked were inappropriate. I am not fully aware of the situation but were the Senator to provide the details to the Minister, the matter could be investigated. Senator Warfield stated that he felt that what happened was not credible. We will see what is the position.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Murnane O'Connor referred to the issue of waiting lists and sixth class vision screening. She said that some people have to wait for more than three months. She also mentioned that the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, has been very encouraging. We again might bring in the Minister so that we could discuss this matter. It could also be an issue for an Commencement matter...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I was very encouraged by the words of the Cathaoirleach last night and his good wishes on my birthday.

Seanad: Sitting Arrangements: Motion (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I move:That, notwithstanding anything in the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Seanad shall meet at 3.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 9th July, 2019 and the following arrangements shall apply: (a)Standing Orders 29 and 30 shall stand suspended; (b)the Order of Business shall be taken at the commencement of public business.”