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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)

Michael Finucane: He wants her displayed in her military outfit.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Michael Finucane: Some time ago the issue was raised in the House of a clinic in County Clare involved in unorthodox practices in the treatment of cancer patients. Subsequently, the clinic was closed down. One must be concerned at recent developments in stem cell treatment offered in the Cork area. Patients with multiple sclerosis, MS, are attending a clinic in County Cork and paying over €20,000 for three...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Michael Finucane: The Senator should withdraw that remark.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)

Michael Finucane: We could make many suggestions if there was a willingness to carry them out.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: The tragic death of Veronica Guerin ten years ago galvanised the nation. Mrs. Nora Owen, who was Minister for Justice at the time, introduced the Proceeds of Crime Act 1996 and established the Criminal Assets Bureau, which is doing excellent work at present. One of the people who was involved in the murder of Veronica Guerin is due to be released this week. It was planned that the person in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: I rise to support Senator Brian Hayes with regard to disappointment over the decision not to designate the Ryder Cup competition as free-to-air. The Minister fuelled a certain level of expectation that this would happen when he announced he was to have broad-ranging consultations and raise the matter at European level. The Minister has put forward as the reason that the Attorney General is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: Name and shame.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: Ten minutes is sufficient. The Minister of State must have talked for 25 minutes. Her speech sounded like a thesis for a PhD on youth activity.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: It would be better and more spontaneous if the Minister of State spoke without notes because she would change and adapt her contribution.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: The Minister of State did so — in two lines.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: I did not interrupt the Minister of State. She might give me latitude as I have only a short time to speak.

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: I was surprised the Minister of State did not refer to the content of a recent report, Inequality and the Stereotyping of Young People. The young are often portrayed by the media in the wrong context, with articles referring to joyriding, drug related activity and so on, which tarnish all young people. Though regrettable, this is proven by the report, which contains interviews with young...

Seanad: Youth Affairs: Statements. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: May I put the record straight? Senator Moylan referred to there being no Member of the Opposition in the House. I apologise as I had to leave to meet somebody. I am deputising for another Senator today.

Seanad: Child Care Services. (6 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: I thank Senator Brennan for sharing his time with me, and again I welcome the Minister of State to the House, in his new capacity. Senator Brennan and I attended a meeting, along with other public representatives, as regards these four projects in County Limerick. The principle espoused by everybody nowadays is voluntarism. Many of those involved in the four projects are there in a voluntary...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: Some time ago in Limerick there was significant fundraising activity to establish a private facility for cancer sufferers. This is on the campus of the regional hospital and has been quite a success. It is staffed by a private hospital group providing a very effective service in the area. A few months ago in this House I requested of the Minister of State at the Department of Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: Alas, poor Sophie.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: 1916.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: He promised it during an Adjournment debate in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2006)

Michael Finucane: I listened with great interest to the debate on the electoral register in the other House. The latest register contains many inaccuracies, including the names of people who are deceased. Currently, voting papers are franked before voting and may subsequently be declared invalid because they were not properly franked. Returning officers should take an interest in this. Research should be done...