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Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: I listened to the Minister a few months ago and he carried on with the same waffle. Does he want me to read out the comments?

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Minister of State is speaking of the Committee of Public Accounts. The new chairman will not be responsible.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: ADM Limited was not mentioned once.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: The legislation to break up Aer Rianta was passed in the Dáil last night. Perhaps the Deputy Leader would indicate whether it is intended to bring it before the Seanad before it goes into recess on Friday week. There are indications that 13 of the 15 members of the transport committee voiced disapproval of this rushed legislation and want it deferred until the autumn for further...

Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Michael Finucane: I welcome the legislation. I remember speaking in the other House, over four years ago, about the merchant shipping Bill, when it was incorporated, part of which related to jet skis. At that time local authorities were seen to be involved. I expressed reservations then as to how the legislation would be enforced. I still have reservations as regards enforcement although I know some local...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: Like many rural Oireachtas Members, I welcome decentralisation. However, I want decentralisation by consent, not by compulsion. As Senator O'Toole rightly stated, if the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service will discuss this issue, so much the better. We all remember when the plan was announced in the budget and the signs stating "Welcome to Parlon country — decentralisation...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: We are glad the Senator got the envelopes back. His detection was excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: I am a member of the Joint Committee on Communications, Marine and Natural Resources which has been discussing energy policy recently. Senior officials from the ESB have appeared before the committee. The Minister has made a definitive announcement that there is no case for privatisation of the ESB. It is therefore very difficult for people to appreciate what is happening. A proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Senator's favourite hotel.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: I previously spoke on this matter during the Second Stage debate and I do not intend to elaborate on what the previous speakers said. I am disappointed with the outcome of this debate. The original suggestion regarding dormant accounts was made by the late former Deputy Jim Mitchell in his capacity as the then chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts. I was enthused by what the Minister...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Minister indicated that Deputy McGinley said he was fair minded. When the criteria are published and I write to him regarding someone who conforms to the criteria, will he give me, as an Opposition representative, the same attention he would give a Government Member?

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: I rise to support Senator O'Meara. This Government has spoken a lot about regional development. Shannon Free Airport Development Company has acted as a catalyst for regional development over the years. This legislation provides that the entire industrial estate is to be handed over to the new airport company. Enterprise Ireland is moving to Shannon and the entire housing stock under the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Leader should have a chat with her conscience.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: What about the cost?

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: Cigars and chocolates.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: It is about competition.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Senator can continue with her commercial.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Senator is making sure to get in the brand name.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

Michael Finucane: This is one of the most interesting debates I have heard in the Seanad. I respect the frankness and honesty of every speaker. The Minister has heard many people express concerns on this matter. Like others from the mid-west region, I am aware of the genuine concerns of people in that area. The days of Shannon Development, as it was known, are numbered and this Bill will accelerate its...