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Seanad: Health Bill 2004: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I think he was very aggrieved as would I be if I were in his position. He worked very hard as chairperson of the health board, fought for the right cause and yet was dropped. It worries me that the local knowledge of politicians will not be as influential as it was in the past. Politicians are often accused of not making decisions for the common good, but on most occasions they make the right...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I am disappointed the two parties have failed to reach agreement on the implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. Much has been done and a measure of consensus has been achieved. I seek a debate on Northern Ireland in the new year. I pay tribute to both Governments for their tolerance and I renew my call on the DUP and Sinn Féin to curb the choreography and histrionics, which are not...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: He has changed his mind again.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I wish to share my time with Senator Browne.

Seanad: Fishing Industry: Motion. (8 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister to the House and voice my support for the motion. Any measure that ensures we take the marine sector seriously is very welcome. For too long, fishing communities, businesses in the angling sector and seafarers have relied on the waters around Ireland. Much has been done in that context but a lot more can be done. On the promotion of fish and the marketing of processed...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I join my colleagues in seeking a debate on the strike in An Post. The Government could do more for the An Post network, given that it can intervene and provide subsidies to Irish Rail. It is a disgrace that staff have not received pay increases. I understand the British Government spends more than €300 million to guarantee the survival of rural post offices. More could be done to secure...

Seanad: Industrial Relations Issues. (7 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House to discuss this important matter. I call on the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources to outline the actions he proposes to take to resolve the impending postal dispute. Thousands of members of the Communications Workers Union will protest outside Leinster House tomorrow. This is a serious issue. There will be a strike tomorrow...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Frank Feighan: Will the Leader invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House to explain the crisis in accident and emergency departments, where, according to the nurses' union, 175 patients were on trolleys yesterday? In Tallaght Hospital, 59 patients were on trolleys, the hospital ran out of extra trolleys and an accident victim had to wait in an ambulance. This is unacceptable and the Minister...

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: And they voted him out.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: Nonsense.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: Garret FitzGerald told the truth. This Government did not tell the truth.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I ask Senator Leyden to withdraw that remark.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want Senator Leyden to withdraw that remark, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: The remark referred to the party I came from. I want Senator Leyden to withdraw that remark. I come from a Fine Gael background and I am proud of it.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want the remark to be withdrawn.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want that remark to be withdrawn.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want that remark to be withdrawn.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: That is not good enough. I want the remark withdrawn.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: I want that remark withdrawn.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Frank Feighan: That is not good enough, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.