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Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: After Fianna Fáil's 77 promises we got more promises.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: Promises, promises. That is what we are talking about.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: Senator Leyden still did not get to the promise.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: Senator Leyden said he was.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: We all heard about the Senator's interview on a local radio station in Roscommon when he did not praise the Government.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: I am sharing my time with Senator Ulick Burke. As a native of Newcastle West and someone who has championed the cause of decentralisation long before the then Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, made his announcement in December 2003, I welcome the 50 jobs that are going that town. Originally the model encompassed Newcastle West only, and then Shannon Development said we would possibly be...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: Three years from December 2002 is December 2005. I am sorry. His statement preceded that. This is 4 December 2002. It must be a mistake. Even maintaining that it is 10,500 jobs in 2007, we all know it is not going to happen. I am glad a sense of realism is creeping into the debate. It was announced there would be 2,000 jobs in the first phase, 1,320 of which would go to the commuter belt of...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: How many minutes remain?

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: I will hand over to my colleague, Deputy Ulick Burke. I thought I would be given the same extra latitude other Members had been given.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: I do not wish to deprive my colleague of time.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: It happened subsequently.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: In order to be helpful to Senator O'Toole, as a member of the committee, I can say that we have always refrained from commenting on this matter even though we have listened to contributions regarding it in the Chamber. As regards the terms of reference set down for the committee, there is no provision for interim reports to this House or the Lower House. The only provision is that at the end...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I just wanted to clarify that matter. As a public representative for the mid-west region, I welcome the news from Ryanair and its chief executive and the management at Shannon Airport with regard to an expansion of routes from the Shannon area. It will be for the overall benefit of the mid-west region. I hope that Ryanair will expand further. I compliment the new...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Leader can forget about the past.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: When Roscommon might be included.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Yesterday in the other House, the Taoiseach responded to questions from Deputy Kenny on the case of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. In his reply, the Taoiseach indicated that the murderers of Detective Garda McCabe would be subject to early release. This statement has caused shock. The people in Adare were robbers and it is worth bearing in mind that the IRA and Sinn Féin stated at the time...

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements (Resumed). (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I wish to share my time with Senator Quinn. First, I ask the Minister to make a clear decision on Aer Lingus and aviation policy. His predecessor, the Minister, Deputy Brennan, showed a sense of dynamism in trying to get movement in certain areas, including the new terminal at Dublin Airport. Anyone who goes on a continental holiday during the summer will witness absolute chaos at the...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, to the House, congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well. I have raised this matter on many occasions both in the Dáil and Seanad. The provision of an Alzheimer's unit was provided for in the National Development Plan 2001-2006. According to a reply received from the then Minister of...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Given that this is going on for a very long time, when does the Minister of State think authorisation will be given to the Mid-Western Health Board to seek tenders?