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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: I agree with Senator Conway-Walsh on hospital staff. We need to look at other ways of addressing the issue. Sometimes it is not about throwing money at a problem - it is about pooling resources. Everybody knows the good news story about the emergency department at Roscommon County Hospital, which is part of the Saolta group. Senator James Reilly was probably one of the best health...

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State. I am aware he has a great interest in this area. This is very important legislation which will provide a legislative basis for the increase in social welfare rates, including the €5 increase in the maximum rate of all weekly social welfare payments announced in the budget. I very much welcome that, and it has been broadly welcomed by people. An...

Seanad: Social Welfare, Pensions and Civil Registration Bill 2018: Second Stage (6 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Cathaoirleach and all those who offered us good wishes. I agree with Senators McDowell and Norris. What is happening in Westminster has been impacting on our lives over the past three years and will do so like never before in the next few months. Mr. Dominic Grieve, MP, and many others have shown great leadership, vision and courage in trying to look at a situation that was...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Recommendation No. 1 has been ruled out of order.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: The recommendation cannot be moved.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: No.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Yes.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Recommendations Nos. 2 and 3, tabled by Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, are out of order.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: The amendments are out of order.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: The Chair will rule at that time.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: I have not been informed. It does not matter anyway. It is of no concern to the Chair.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Recommendations Nos. 4 and 5 in the name of Senator Higgins are out of order.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: That is noted.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Recommendations Nos. 6 and 21 are related and may be discussed together.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2018: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2018)

Frank Feighan: Is the recommendation agreed?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Unfortunately, this is a long-standing issue. The junctions in question are on a section of the N4 between Carrick-on-Shannon and Boyle, namely, a right turn to Cootehall and a left turn to Croghan. It is a road that I travel every day, so I am familiar with the issues. There is plenty of cumulative and anecdotal evidence to suggest that these are very dangerous junctions that have led to...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Road Safety (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister of State for his positive response. In some ways, there has not been reporting of accidents on the road, which I am at a loss to understand. Perhaps Garda reports, etc. have not made their way to Transport Infrastructure Ireland. I compliment and thank members of the community who are now collating the information. There have been many accidents on the road and I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: Before I got involved in politics, I was chairperson of the Lough Key Forest Park action group. Lough Key Forest Park is beside Boyle in County Roscommon and is a wonderful amenity. At the time, Coillte owned the park, but it could not draw down investment from Europe because it was a semi-State body. We came up with the idea that the local authority would get involved. By setting up...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2018)

Frank Feighan: I also welcome Maire Ardagh to the House. I knew her late husband, Seán. He was a gentleman and in opposition would always offer a smile and a "hello" and was always very helpful. Mrs. Ardagh should be very proud of her daughter, Senator Catherine Ardagh, who is well regarded in this House. It is great to see that line continuing. I also congratulate our colleague, Senator Ruane....