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Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (21 Jun 2005)

Michael Finneran: I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news of the untimely death of my good friend and fellow county man, Seán Doherty. I extend my deep sympathy to his wife, Maura, and daughters, Councillor Rachel Doherty, Cara, Leah and Evelyn, and to the extended Doherty family. Seán Doherty was a political and personal friend of mine for more than 20 years. I had the privilege to serve...

Leaders' Questions. (14 Jun 2005)

Michael Finneran: Deputy Rabbitte had his chance.

Schools Refurbishment. (1 Jun 2005)

Michael Finneran: I compliment the Minister on the great work she is doing in the education sector and on the programme of development taking place. My constituency has been the beneficiary of her largesse in that area. I visited Lisacul national school two months ago at the request of the principal, Tomás Ó Moráin, and the chairman of the board, Fr. John O'Rourke. I met the staff, pupils and the parents'...

Suicide Levels: Motion (Resumed). (5 May 2005)

Michael Finneran: I am grateful to Deputy Grealish for sharing time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, and compliment him on the initiative he has shown since taking up office. I am pleased to have an opportunity to contribute to the debate, as I have expertise in this area having worked in the psychiatric service for almost 20 years. I have been chairman of the Roscommon Mental Health...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Feb 2005)

Michael Finneran: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this very important legislation and acknowledge the presence of the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Fahey, who is a very suitable choice to deal with it. When in the Department of Health and Children in a previous Government, he was certainly a hands-on person. At that time, both he and the Minister, Deputy...

Rural Renewal Scheme. (16 Nov 2004)

Michael Finneran: I call on the Minister for Finance to extend the rural renewal scheme to coincide with the period of Objective One status in that region. For the past six years, the rural renewal scheme has had a major impact on the upper Shannon region of north and west Roscommon. The scheme has achieved some of its goals in encouraging more people to stay and settle in the area, as well as stimulating...