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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: Yes, and asked people whether they wanted a black or red phone.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Leyden held his post with distinction.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I am delighted to say a few words about Rory Kiely. He was a man of his time. I have never seen as many people in the Visitors Gallery to pay their respects to a man who was very much respected. I see my former colleagues, including Donie Cassidy and Geraldine Feeney. It is hard to believe that since 2002, when I came in here first, such changes have happened in this Chamber. The first...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I remember Joe O'Toole was behind me, saying, "Keep going, young fellow. Keep going." It was probably not the best inauguration of my time in the Seanad. However, we met in the bar afterwards and I apologised, and we were great friends ever since. That was the mark of Rory Kiely. In the Members' Bar, we have many photographs of our achievements and most seem to be with racehorses or...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: Arctic Copper. Rory is standing at the front and, while everyone was happy, he was the happiest man and it is a lovely photograph.Every time I look at it, I think of the past and sporting occasions, and this was a really great sporting occasion. This is there for the Members to see and is something I really enjoy. People talk about politics. It is great to see so many past politicians here...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (20 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: Finally, I am also delighted to hear, as Senator O'Donnell rightly said, that the former Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is recovering, and like Rory Kiely was, he is a decent and honourable man. Everyone in this House across party lines would like to see Brian Cowen making as speedy a recovery as he can. Brian Cowen is one of the same kind of people as Rory Kiely was. Fianna Fáil ran through...

Seanad: Provision of Accommodation and Ancillary Services to Applicants for International Protection: Statements (27 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. Yesterday while driving home I was listening to a very interesting programme on Newstalk. It was hosted by Mr. Barry Whyte who visited a lot of direct provision centres around the country. I commend him on the balanced approach he took to the issue. Most people in the media want a row. All they want is the worst case...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House to take this Commencement matter on an issue that I have raised many times. For those who are not familiar with it, the N16 is a key route between Sligo and Enniskillen, and the north west and Northern Ireland. The road commences at the junction of the N15 at Cartran in Sligo and travels north east past Sligo Institute of Technology and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Projects Status (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Clearly, the costs of realigning this road are being met from various sources of funding. There is significant investment in other road schemes in Sligo, such as the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin upgrade and the western distributor road in Sligo. Government investment is good news for the north west. I have said many times that with proper...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I congratulate and thank the 1,500 people in County Roscommon who marched last Saturday to try to get the issue with the Irish Wheelchair Association resolved in Cuisle. I hope that we can work together with all the stakeholders to get this resolved. Senator Gavan rightly raised the issue regarding University Hospital Limerick. I was in this situation. The Senator talked about Fine Gael...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: They were Dublin seagulls, I think.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: It was very frightening. They were large, aggressive birds. I would be frightened for older people and young children. I have never seen anything quite like it. I understand this is an ongoing situation on Grafton Street especially.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I understand that the Minister, Deputy Madigan, has agreed to the formation of a consultative committee with an independent chair. Where is that now?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: I understand this group has met. Maybe we should ask the Minister for an update on the committee's report. I understand that it is a serious issue in Dublin and it is to be hoped we can get to it. My colleague, Senator O'Sullivan, was maybe five years ahead of his time but it is an issue that perhaps we should address.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Nov 2019)

Frank Feighan: For the record, it was a sausage McMuffin.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Signage (3 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for coming in today. He understands this situation well. I will set out some background to this issue for those who may not be familiar with it. Back in the 1990s, official road signs began popping up around Enniscrone and many other towns and villages throughout the country directing people to "Inishcrone".Since then difficulties are being posed for tourists...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Road Signage (3 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: This has gone on quite a long time. It sounds as if there is a turf war between two Departments. I would like to see this resolved as quickly as possible. The Minister of State is talking about legal matters and clarifying various issues. I urge that they are clarified as quickly as possible. The Minister of State rightly said that the legislation is there to be brought before the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: Long before I met Senator Leyden, I talked to a colleague of his who told me, "Terry Leyden should be a ward of court". Today, after 20 years, he has proven that point.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: I am only-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (3 Dec 2019)

Frank Feighan: I am only stating facts. I have been at many meetings on this issue. I was at the cross-party meeting along with Senator Leyden and the Minister of State. We genuinely want to do something to ensure that Cuisle is saved. It is a wonderful facility and one which I totally support. By coming in here today and using politics, Senator Leyden denigrates the cause. We will continue to work on...