Results 1,261-1,280 of 1,467 for speaker:Geraldine Feeney
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: It debases the office and the man.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Political differences are fine but this type of nasty political ridicule-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: -----has no place in journalism. Furthermore, the way in which the Taoiseach's wife was depicted-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: If this House is not the place in which to debate such matters, will the Cathaoirleach indicate where they might be dealt with?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I sought a debate on standards in the media.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: What has been done to a private citizen is an absolute disgrace, when she was supporting her husband.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: What is newsworthy-----
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: -----about a picture such as that contained in last weekend's Sunday Independent?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I am seeking that a debate on this matter be held before the end of this session.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: There is an urgent need for such a debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (11 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I congratulate the Minister, Deputy Harney, on the great sanction she has introduced. I also congratulate Senator Wilson, as others have done, on raising the matter in question 18 months ago in the House. As one who participated in that debate, I recall the Minister, Deputy Harney, saying she would not speak first because she wanted to listen to the views of Senators. She took them on...
- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I must ask Senator Mooney to conclude. There are three further speakers offering and they will not be able to contribute if he continues with his contribution.
- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Is it agreed to extend the time available for statements by 15 minutes and that the debate will now conclude at 2.45 p.m.? Agreed.
- Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: What about the CEO?
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I am pleased to welcome the Minister of State back to the House. He has been in attendance frequently of late. I welcome the Ombudsman for Children's report, but it would be much better if we were able to debate it without the tragic discovery of the body of Daniel McAnaspie in recent days. It would benefit us all if we were not as emotional about the issue. The atmosphere is charged and...
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I did not interrupt anybody. Fine Gael and Labour Party Members said this issue was not political, but when there is a tragedy, every issue is political. Senator Cannon's speech was good and worthwhile, but I smiled when I heard it because a few short months ago he was on this side of the House and agreed with everything that was being implemented by the Government. Now, all of a sudden,...
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I am saying this in view of what I heard in my office. Questions were asked about how many advertisements were placed in newspapers to recruit social workers. Is that important? Is the important issue not-----
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: -----the 200 extra social workers we now have in the scheme?
- Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I did not interrupt anyone.