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Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I support colleagues who called for a debate on our expenses, on politicians in general and on our relationship with the public. I agree with everyone who spoke. There is palpable anger, frustration and annoyance among the public. I agree with Senator Coffey when he says we must lead from the front. If the public saw and heard us debating our expenses, they would be quite surprised to see...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: When the Judiciary puts its own house in order with regard to the pension levy, its members might be considered. Senator Hannigan did not agree with the Taoiseach's endorsement of Mr. Tony Blair. I commend the Taoiseach on supporting the candidature of Mr. Blair for president of Europe. Eaten bread is soon forgotten. Do we not recall Mr. Blair bringing peace to this small island?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: He brought peace to Senator Norris's island.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: The Taoiseach has done so publicly. Senator Buttimer should take a bow.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other Members, I note that other pressing issues affect society to a much greater extent than the debate that is exercising the House today. One of them has been mentioned by Senator Norris, namely, the impending report on child abuse in the archdiocese of Dublin that has been delayed for one week. Members have been given plenty of notice that it will be published next week. As the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Alternatively, whatever grouping has been allocated Private Members' time that week could extend the time available by one hour. Other speakers have spoken of the need for real debate. Together with other speakers, I have previousy called for real debate in the House and have had such debate. Sometimes, however, the House would not even have a quorum for what is called and stands for real...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: One was told the reason Fine Gael had not sent a representative was it could not get its own way on what Senator it wanted to appear on television that night because it needed coverage-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Fine Gael wanted a particular Senator to appear on television that night because it wanted coverage.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I have the height of respect for the leader of Fine Gael in this House. She and I are great friends and she spoke today with great passion and conviction.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: When I heard Senator Fitzgerald state actions spoke louder than words-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: -----I was almost waiting for her to resign her seat, if she feels so passionately about the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: In that case, may I be called first tomorrow?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: While I was called, I did not have two minutes speaking time.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I have not had two minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: Out of respect for the Cathaoirleach, I will take my seat. However, I believe I did not get my two minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: It is reform today. You were abolishing it yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator has changed his tune.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to contribute. It is a measure of the man to whom we pay tribute and in respect of whom we offer our respects that so many colleagues are offering words of sympathy. In my seven years in the House I have never heard so many paying tribute to someone who has died. A previous speaker stated Tony Kett was a friend. I was honoured to call him a friend....

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: The Health Service Executive is playing a blinder on the public airwaves, whether on radio or television, with regard to swine flu. We have heard Dr. Tony Holohan discussing the issue on numerous occasions. Rather than having a debate in the Seanad which, as we have noted time and again, does not receive much media coverage, the debate is taking place in the media. The issue is in our...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Geraldine Feeney: He is looking for protocols now.