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Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I support Senator O'Toole's comments on Deputy Joe Higgins who deserves to be complimented on highlighting the issue of the Gama workers. I heard Deputy Joe Higgins's defence on a radio broadcast when he was contradicted by the Irish spokesperson for the company who claimed his allegations were wrong. He has been vindicated by what has subsequently emerged. In recent times many people from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Senator Ulick Burke is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: It is almost eight years since the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Administration came into power. For almost eight years, the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, has held the second most powerful position in the State. Last weekend I listened with great interest to the Tánaiste's speech, particularly her comments on health, at the Progressive Democrats national conference.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I have no intention of discussing it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I saw Senator Brennan there and he looked very well. Will the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children explain to the House the ten point plan for accident and emergency services? We all know of the protests yesterday and of the 325 patients left on trolleys in accident and emergency wards. All Members appreciate the discomfort patients experience as a result of this. I want the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: That is a matter for the south east, too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Senator White spoke well in Ringsend on the subject of child care.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: She is. Fair play to her.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: She may not do as well as she hopes in the constituency of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I second the amendment moved by Senator Ulick Burke. I was surprised that the Government moved a motion of this nature. I read the newspaper reports of the Easter conferences of the various teaching organisations. The good reception that was given to the Minister for Education and Science at the conferences was in sharp contrast to the reception given to her predecessor, Deputy Noel Dempsey....

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Are there different criteria used when I make an approach as opposed to when the Senator does so?

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: 1998 was a great year.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: On a point of clarification——

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I am allowed to make a point——

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: The Minister has misconstrued what we were saying and we would like her to be factual.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: The Minister has misconstrued what we said.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: It is the Minister who is confused.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: We take note of the term "phased basis".

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Constructive approach.