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Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: That is a wrong statement from the Senator and I am surprised at him. Perhaps he does not watch "Prime Time" or what happened last week.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: If the Senator watched "Questions and Answers" last night, he would be aware that many rang in and praised An Taisce. I have not seen a great deal of involvement in my county with regard to any planning applications where An Taisce has objected to the planning development. I have seen no classic examples. This has been exaggerated out of all proportion. It is like a mantra among Fianna Fáil...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Human Rights Commission, a senior member of which is former Senator Maurice Manning, was established by statute. In that context, I am bitterly disappointed by the attitude of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, in a debate on "Morning Ireland" this morning. At times I felt he thought he was in the Four Courts when he used words like "I challenge you". He...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: If the Minister wants to introduce legislation as sensitive as this, he should be more sensitive when people question certain aspects. It is being rushed through and we know why; we know what the Minister is up to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Senator should know about it down in Ennis.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: At the recent annual conference of the Irish Medical Organisation in Killarney it was stated that doctors were concerned that many people were no longer availing of health care. This is especially the case for people who are just above the income limit for medical cards and who cannot afford to visit the doctor or to pay prescription charges. IMO delegates expressed concern about the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

Michael Finucane: IMO.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: Having watched the Committee Stage debate on electronic voting, the arrogance of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government amazed me. Any Member who raised queries on it was labelled a Luddite or accused of anti-globalisation. If the Minister had adopted a constructive tone with all the leading people in this field and Opposition Members, he might not have found himself...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: Not down in Limerick.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: He would make an excellent commissioner.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: If the Leader told the Minister that there would be a photographer here, he would be here quickly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: They might try it in west Limerick.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: That must be the first time that has happened.

Seanad: Security Measures at Farmleigh. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: It is unusual to get a positive response to an Adjournment matter.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (5 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: It is disgraceful that I have to raise this issue again. The Department is conscious of the urgent necessity for a new primary school at Kilfinane, County Limerick. I previously raised the matter in the Dáil. The people of Kilfinane and surrounding area were delighted prior to the last election when it was indicated that a new school would be provided in the area. It is almost two years...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: I support the remarks of our leader, Senator Brian Hayes, with regard to Mr. Pat Cox. Many of us have read the eulogies to his performance in the newspapers over the past few days. He has been an excellent ambassador for Munster, the constituency he represents, over the past 15 years. A senior appointment in Europe for him would be significant as he would be an excellent ambassador for our...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: These people have chat shows and consistently chip away at politicians and what they earn in salaries and expenses.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: In that context, they subject us to much cynicism and ridicule. When I compare what they earn to what we earn, it is a case of the kettle calling the pot black.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Deputy Leader has no interest in Europe.

Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (6 May 2004)

Michael Finucane: We have no difficulty with allowing all Stages of the Bill to be dealt with this morning because it is non-contentious. It simply raises the borrowing capacity of the ESB. Considering the context of modern Ireland and modern times, and having regard to the skill deployed in the ESB, it is understandable that the borrowing requirement should be revised accordingly. The ESB was established in...