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Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: This goes all the way to St. Luke's.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: The Senator is a wise man.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: I second the amendment moved by Senator Bannon, who made the case for it well.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: When we speak about local authority funding, we need to consider the increases in the rates paid by many small businesses. As someone who comes from a small business background, I am aware that the small business sector is not what it used to be. We welcome the increase in competition in the sector. I appeal to local authorities not to see the sector as a easy target by continuing to increase...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Frank Feighan: I would like to conclude by speaking about planning. We pride ourselves on our ability to hire planners and directors of planning services. The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is too often seen to interfere in the autonomy of local councils. We have to ask who watches the watchers. We work closely with planners and directors of planning, who take great pride in...

Seanad: Community Development. (1 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment, and the Minister for coming to the House. This issue concerns the Arigna Catchment Area Community Company, to which the Minister has been very helpful. The Minister is aware that this company deals with all the electoral areas in County Leitrim and north Roscommon — Boyle, Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: Last week, I had a gut feeling that there would be trouble at the march in Dublin on Saturday. I did not raise the matter in the House because of the sensitive nature of the planned march. I also have a gut feeling about the St. Patrick's Day parade. There are many young little monsters and anarchists out there. I support Senator Brian Hayes's call to ban off-licence sales of alcohol on St....

Seanad: Public Order Offences: Statements. (2 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I also condemn the thugs who brought shame on our capital city and the flag. People state that the troublemakers brought shame on themselves but these people have no shame and do not care whether they bring shame on themselves. Unfortunately, the thuggish elements in our society had a platform from which to attack democracy. We must ensure that these people will not get the same platform on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: Come off it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I wish to amend the Order of Business. Following the conclusion of No. 2 on the Order Paper, namely, the Second Stage debate on the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill, I seek an emergency debate for one hour. I want the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who will be present in the House until 6.30 p.m., to remain in the House for an additional...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I have asked the Minister to intervene. This is clearly an embarrassment to the Government. When will the Government act?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I ask that the Order of Business be amended. This is an extremely serious situation. This sinister development must be dealt with by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government sooner or later.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: What I am referring to is that there is a small cabal of maverick civil servants acting out of control and I have asked the Minister to investigate this matter immediately.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: That is on the public record.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: Yes.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: Senator Dardis should not be hard on him.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State. The Bill lists the projects that must be fast-tracked, which is welcome. We must work together to ensure these projects are implemented quickly. The legislation provides for a streamlined planning process for key infrastructural projects, including installations for the harnessing of wind power and energy production such as wind farms with more than 50...

Seanad: Grant Payments. (7 Mar 2006)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The recently announced farm investment grants are very welcome. However, many farmers are anxious that these grants be administered as quickly as possible. Many improvements require investment and this is the time of year when such works should be carried out. Farmers want to plan ahead in the knowledge of the finance they will be able to get...