Results 801-820 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: It says so in the report.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: Is Senator Minihan under pressure?
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Senator should read it out.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Bible states, "When the cock crows you will have betrayed me three times."
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: It is factual.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The material was placed in the Minister's outer office, where the special adviser was located. It is only a minor point.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Senator is missing the point made by Senator Browne.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: I am aware of two politicians who have been described as ambulance chasers and who have advertised for elderly people who may want assistance or advice on this issue to contact them. I do not blame them for this because if people try to contact the helpline in Tullamore, they will be waiting a long time for the information they require. These individuals might be better off taking the...
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: That is regrettable as I have much more to say.
- Seanad: Report on Long-Stay Care Charges: Statements. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: Shame on the Government.
- Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: I hope not.
- Seanad: Water and Sewerage Schemes. (10 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: With the agreement of the House, I wish to share my time with Senator Brennan. The Shannon Estuary water supply scheme covers a wide area. A few years ago, the intentions of the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the council was to broaden the scheme to include the Pallaskenry and Kildimo areas. Much work took place on that and I understand approximately â¬5...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: I support Senator Brian Hayes, who was responding to statements made at the conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. I am glad this was spoken about because, at the end of the day, the association desires a sense of tolerance towards the restrictions imposed. Gardaà have favourite locations. As the Cathaoirleach knows, their favourite target in our county is the new...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The signs have remained in these areas despite the issue being brought to the attention of local authorities. I criticise the stupidity and folly of this. We understand the necessity for the penalty points system but there must also be a sense of tolerance and fair play. This is what the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors was seeking. I raised the issue of the weighted type of...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: We certainly have not, nor any control over county newspapers.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Senator should ask the Government for more money.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Senator is being confrontational.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: I am glad to hear that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: The Senator should not mention names.
- Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)
Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.