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Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Michael Finucane: Many Members of this House and the Lower House were lobbied extensively by traditional music lovers. All of us would have supported the concept in the Arts Bill that appropriate recognition be given to traditional music. I compliment Senator Ó Murchú for his crusade within the Comhaltas movement, which we would have supported.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Michael Finucane: Yes.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2002)

Michael Finucane: I thank the Cathaoirleach for giving me the opportunity to raise the matter of the building of a new school at St. Nicholas's primary school, Adare, County Limerick. I recently attended the official opening and blessing of a new extension to Scoil Seán tSraide in Adare. It was a joyful occasion, with the Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey, officially opening the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Schools Building Projects. (18 Dec 2002)

Michael Finucane: Will the Minister of State convey to the Minister my sentiments concerning the seriousness of the need for a new school?

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Michael Finucane: I support this motion and I compliment my colleagues who put it down. I applaud the unified approach taken by the Government side, which has meant that the motion reflects the thinking of all of us in regard to the crazy decision by the IRFU to undermine one particular province that was quite successful in its rugby activity. Buccaneers is one of the Connacht teams whose players come from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Michael Finucane: I welcome the fact that the two people from Limerick were returned safely. When I heard that news I felt that sanity was at last beginning to prevail but this was tarnished again by the murder of another person in the Limerick area. In recent times Chief Superintendent Kelly gave an excellent interview in which he outlined the difficulties which the Garda are experiencing in the Limerick area...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jan 2003)

Michael Finucane: It is very popular with Na Fianna.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: I wish to raise the breaches of security that led to attacks on aeroplanes at Shannon. The sensitivities of people regarding Shannon as a location for the landing of military aircraft have been known for many years and, therefore, I am amazed that the Government has been so slow to put in place proper security measures at the airport. It does not require a Cabinet decision to decide whether...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: When I raised the Shannon Airport issue yesterday, I asked about the US reaction to the actions of the peace vandals.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: We have now seen the reaction: World Airways has decided to move forces through Frankfurt. It is ironic, given that Mr. Schröder has refused to accept the US stance in relation to Iraq, that the airline has decided to use a German airport rather than one in a peace-loving nation like Ireland. The decision will mean a loss of revenue to Shannon Airport. While I appreciate what many have said...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: We are all in favour of peaceful protest and believe in the democratic right to protest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: The peaceful protesters at Shannon Airport have decided to decamp as a result of the actions of the peace vandals.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: The Senator was not here yesterday – he was doing his other job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: He was right when he said the Celtic tiger had been put back in its cage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: There is a great deal of concern about the Residential Institutions Redress Board and the fact that the clergy has stated its component of the overall cost. I am aware that the Leader was a member of the previous Cabinet which decided on this matter. While she would not reveal Cabinet secrets, was any projection made of the State's liability? It is estimated that between 20,000 and 30,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: Senator Quinn made an interesting point when he referred to all the advertising on this issue, not only on national radio but also on Sky Television.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House and indicate the State's liability? Many people are asking this question. Surely some projections have been made.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: A European directive on the protection of 34 special areas of conservation and the policy of alternative energy, particularly wind energy, could have profound implications for Ireland because the areas listed are mainly situated on mountains or in bogs, which are very suitable for wind energy. I warn the House that this issue will be a flash point in rural areas in the near future because...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: The Senator has two houses.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Feb 2003)

Michael Finucane: Can we have the sos now?