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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance Review Group Report for the FAI Board and Sport Ireland: Sport Ireland (17 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank Mr. Horan and the review group for their report. I thank Sport Ireland, which has been in a difficult situation for the past few years. It has dealt with this quite well, so far so good. It is a situation it does not like to find itself in. We are very fortunate to have such a competent organisation to deal with a situation none of us wants to deal with. The FAI has form here,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance Review Group Report for the FAI Board and Sport Ireland: Sport Ireland (17 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: We know the 78 recommendations will be put to the FAI members. What happens if they do not all go through?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance Review Group Report for the FAI Board and Sport Ireland: Sport Ireland (17 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I am interested in the international recognition of Irish athletes. The Friends of Irish Athletics appeared before the committee. The Chairman made a statement. What happened? Why did they come in here?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Governance Review Group Report for the FAI Board and Sport Ireland: Sport Ireland (17 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Why would somebody say that somebody in Armagh could not compete for Ireland?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (11 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I also wish to be associated with the messages of condolence to the Whelan family. I met Noel Whelan on numerous occasions. He certainly had his finger on the political pulse. He was very astute and was a great commentator. At election time, we really looked forward to his interpretation of what exactly was going to happen. We give our sympathies to his family and also to the family of...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (10 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I rise to congratulate and thank my good friend, Conor McGinn, a Labour Party MP in Westminster. Mr. McGinn secured an amendment to ensure that same-sex marriage would be introduced in Northern Ireland unless power sharing is restored in October. He is a great friend of Ireland. He is chair of the all–party parliamentary group on the Irish in Britain and he is involved in the...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I listened with interest to my colleague, Senator Ó Donnghaile, speak about the work of the Reverend Harold Good. I took great interest in what James Nesbitt said about a union of Ireland, namely, that he would embrace it as long as lives of the people North and South, and between the two islands, improved. We are moving into a different space now in that we are privileged to talk...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I have not finished yet. I am commending somebody who has shown leadership and courage in standing up.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: We have the marching season during which bonfires are lit. We have the Irish flag and effigies of politicians being burned. We need to show respect for anthems and flags. Similarly, at the end of March, we see Union Jacks and poppy flags being burned. We have to ensure we provide a space for anybody - church, civil or political leaders - who is prepared to stand up and apologise for...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (9 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Devine did not hear what I said. I ask her to listen to what I said.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re arrangements for the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 9 July 2019, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business without debate; No. 2, statements on the Government's action plan to tackle climate breakdown, to be taken at 12.45 p.m. and to conclude at 2.15 p.m., with the contributions of group spokespersons not to exceed eight minutes, those...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I thank Members for their contributions. Senator Ardagh referred to the sale of mortgages by Ulster Bank. The Central Bank of Ireland cannot stop the sale of this loan book to various vulture funds. We need to put the consumer first. For years we have had difficulties in the financial sector. We are looking at the issues of the living wage, increasing salaries and rent increases, a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Yes, but Senator Colm Burke has addressed this from another angle so perhaps-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Perhaps, however, it would be no harm to bring in the Minister and we can discuss all of those issues.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Perhaps we can bring in the Minister, and, as a group, discuss all of these issues with the Minister and clarify many of them. Senator Ó Ríordáin spoke about Scotland and tough justice. I remember discussing the drugs issue many years ago, involving cannabis, crack cocaine and other drugs. The Senator called on the Minister of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to come before...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: -----drugs decriminalisation.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: We can ask the Minster of State, Deputy Catherine Byrne, to come in and we can discuss that issue as well.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Warfield spoke about an asylum seeker from an LGBT background and indicated that the questions he was asked were inappropriate. I am not fully aware of the situation but were the Senator to provide the details to the Minister, the matter could be investigated. Senator Warfield stated that he felt that what happened was not credible. We will see what is the position.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: Senator Murnane O'Connor referred to the issue of waiting lists and sixth class vision screening. She said that some people have to wait for more than three months. She also mentioned that the National Treatment Purchase Fund, NTPF, has been very encouraging. We again might bring in the Minister so that we could discuss this matter. It could also be an issue for an Commencement matter...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (4 Jul 2019)

Frank Feighan: I was very encouraged by the words of the Cathaoirleach last night and his good wishes on my birthday.