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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (26 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: I give my condolences to the people of Christchurch in New Zealand on the shooting in the mosques during which 49 people were killed. It was very sad. We are seeing a lot of extremism from the far right and far left. The Prime Minister of New Zealand summed it up with her own words. I mention also the tragedy at the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown and the three young teenagers who died on...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (14 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: I will respond first to Senator Gavan's interesting comments. We must look at all aspects of an agreed Ireland. When I talk about the Commonwealth, I know it was a Fine Gael-led Government which declared the Republic in 1949. A consequence was the passage of the Ireland Act 1949 in Westminster which recognised, in effect, the Northern Ireland state for the first time. It was Tim Pat...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: I have had an interesting two days in Westminster and I attended the vote on the withdrawal agreement in the House of Commons last night. Senator McDowell was right in saying that what is now needed is bit of space, time and reflection. I attended an event called Champ, of which I am a patron, in Westminster yesterday. It has brought politicians together for the past 29 to 30 years in a...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: No. I did not-----

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: -----because my national anthem is Amhrán na bhFiann and I am proud of that, but thanks for asking.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: I will do so by saying that at the Champ event I met a member of from the Irish-British business community. I read Fionola Meredith's newspaper article this week on having a Border poll and asking if we really want a referendum on Irish unity. It was quite interesting what she wrote, that "Northern Ireland is radically dysfunctional, implacably divided and politically shipwrecked". We need...

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: In accordance with the order of the Seanad yesterday, we will deal with Part 1, sections 1 to 3, first.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: Amendment No. 1 in the name of Senator Rose Conway-Walsh is out of order.

Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: Amendments Nos. 2 and 30 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (7 Mar 2019)

Frank Feighan: I, too, agree with the view expressed by Senator Marshall that we need to treat a lot of the issues in Northern Ireland with sensitivity. The comments made by Karen Bradley in the House of Commons yesterday were insensitive, out of touch and caused hurt and offence. However, I recognise that she has said she will go back to the house and correct the record of the oral questions, which I...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (28 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: My colleague, Senator Marshall, summed it up yesterday when he stated that there are 29 days to Brexit and called for cool heads. I agree with him. These are interesting but difficult times. The acceptance of the amendment tabled by Ms Yvette Cooper, MP, in the House of Commons yesterday will ensure that a no-deal may not happen but there is still a long way to go. The British Labour...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: Last night, I had the privilege and pleasure of attending the film and documentary entitled "In the Name of Peace: John Hume in America" and somebody said that he could have written loads of films such as "John Hume in Europe", "John Hume in Westminster", "John Hume in Stormont" and "John Hume in Leinster House".

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: John Hume made a huge difference. He was truly a peacemaker. We should recognise the legacy that he has left our country regarding the work that he did. It was a privilege for me to meet Pat Hume and her family, and many other people. Between 200 and 300 people watched the film in Westminster last night, which shows the respect that people have for his efforts. On 12 March we are holding...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Taxis and Rural Transport Programme: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: I had to be present elsewhere for a photograph. As I want to read what the witnesses have said, I will let other members start.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Taxis and Rural Transport Programme: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: I apologise. When one is in a minority Government one has to cover many committees. In this room we have the solution to the problem facing rural Ireland. When I was growing up back in the 1980s there were two or three hackney drivers in the town. They were only used coming from the railway station. After that they were never used. People drank and drove. There were fewer cars. Coming...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Taxis and Rural Transport Programme: Discussion (27 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: On a point of clarification, Uber share works well and no money is exchanged.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Impact of Brexit on the Good Friday Agreement: Discussion (Resumed) (21 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: The Tánaiste's remarks are timely. The common travel area is something we have taken for granted. It has kept lines of communication open over decades. I am delighted that arrangements are in place in the event of a no-deal Brexit to keep the common travel area open. I ask the Tánaiste to elaborate, however, on healthcare, social security and public services. The Tánaiste...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: I condemn An Post for its decision to close the post office in Gurteen, south Sligo. This was on the cards for some months. The local communities rallied together and got a reprieve for a month. Everything possible was done to increase footfall and attract more customers. An Post has gone back on its word, however, and the post office will now close at the end of February. It is...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (20 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: There was some €16 million for St. Patrick’s Community Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon. I have raised this issue twice during Commencement matters. Based on my dealings with Roscommon hospital, I know how much of an inconvenience it is for the management to carry out this development. However, it has to be done. The Government cannot just grant funding and demand that the...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Feb 2019)

Frank Feighan: When is it proposed to sit again?