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Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Frank Feighan: I raised the issue of e-voting in the House a few months ago and the circumstances in which the contract was awarded to a firm for remote e-voting. I felt the firm was very close to the Government. There is now egg on the Government's face due to the fact that this company has not carried out its duties in a proper fashion. I also take issue with the way the Minister talked down to us and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 May 2004)

Frank Feighan: Yes. I ask that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform be invited to the House, and for once I would like to congratulate him on the fact that the gardaí exercised their powers in an excellent manner during the march. Many protesters were very peaceful but an anarchist group — I would say it was the WOMBLES — came to this country and tried to cause trouble. However, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I read with interest about the Taoiseach's decision to expel Deputy Cooper-Flynn from the Fianna Fáil Party.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I will rephrase my statement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I call for a debate on the role of the banking institutions in leading people down the road of tax evasion. Every Senator knows many innocent people who have been affected in this way. The House should debate the reason the Government did a deal with the financial institutions and let them off scot free. Unfortunately, it is the innocent parties who are appearing in court.

Seanad: Disabilities Bill: Motion. (28 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State. I hope the Government gets the legislation right this time. The previous, long awaited disability Bill, published by the former Minister of State, Deputy Mary Wallace, was greeted with outrage by the disability sector and was withdrawn following strenuous objections by the main disability organisations because it was not rights based. Since then the Disability...

Seanad: Report of National Advisory Committee on Drugs: Statements. (28 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The report makes sad reading in the context of the future of our so-called society. Some eight years ago, I visited Liverpool for a football match. On going to a city centre pub, I was horrified to find there was such an availability of drugs and that this was an acceptable part of the culture. Coming from the west, I genuinely did not believe...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I join with Senator Brian Hayes in calling for calm next weekend. The Garda Representative Association information indicates that up to 5,000 gardaí will be on duty on 1 May. In that context, I call for calm on both sides. I am disappointed by the abrasive manner in which the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has behaved in the past few days. I ask the Minister to come before...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I join my colleagues in condemning the Minister for Education and Science for using Department staff to compile literature for Fianna Fáil election candidates. It is regrettable and I hope these actions cease. The Government has 81 press officers and it is incredible that on Friday, the Taoiseach felt he was misrepresented by the media and could only find out about the situation from the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I wish to ask about the superstores. Over the past ten years Ireland has changed in terms of shopping patterns. The Government has done nothing to protect small businesses. Ten years ago there were 259 small businesses, comprising small shops and stores, in my county yet today there are only 59. If rates, insurance and other costs continue to rise, small businesses will not be able to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: The horse has bolted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: One cannot be too possessive.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I support the remarks made by my constituency colleague, Senator Leyden, on the referendum. I also heard his remarks on radio this morning and I am sure he will vote accordingly when required.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: On many occasions, I have raised the issue of the non-recruitment of 2,000 extra gardaí since the last election. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has once again highlighted the need for these extra gardaí. I hope it is not a case of more election promises.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has stated that the number of armed detectives in the Cavan-Monaghan region has been cut by half. No new detective has been appointed in the past 12 years. There are still many serious threats to the security of the State. Criminals are aware of the problems within the Garda Síochána and are aware of the lack of gardaí being appointed. They...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: I would like to add to the closure of post offices——

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: However, one would earn more working for McDonald's than through opening a post office. An Post should consider the remuneration it offers because it is a pittance. The House should debate the effects of gambling. Over the past ten years, bookie shops have opened on high streets and racing has been permitted on Sundays. Gambling causes severe hardship for families because people fritter away...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Apr 2004)

Frank Feighan: This issue should be debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2004)

Frank Feighan: I join my colleagues in calling for a debate on the cancellation of the May Day concert. It comes in the wake of our condemnation of the serious disturbances at the St. Patrick's Day parade. There is a worrying trend where drug and alcohol fuelled louts are taking over the streets and the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism should come before the House to explain what is happening. County...

Seanad: Smoking Ban: Motion (31 Mar 2004)

Frank Feighan: That is 100% true.