Results 621-640 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: We do too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: That is a matter for the south east, too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Senator White spoke well in Ringsend on the subject of child care.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: She is. Fair play to her.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: She may not do as well as she hopes in the constituency of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: Senator Ulick Burke is out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: It is almost eight years since the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Administration came into power. For almost eight years, the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, has held the second most powerful position in the State. Last weekend I listened with great interest to the Tánaiste's speech, particularly her comments on health, at the Progressive Democrats national conference.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I have no intention of discussing it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I saw Senator Brennan there and he looked very well. Will the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children explain to the House the ten point plan for accident and emergency services? We all know of the protests yesterday and of the 325 patients left on trolleys in accident and emergency wards. All Members appreciate the discomfort patients experience as a result of this. I want the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Michael Finucane: I support Senator O'Toole's comments on Deputy Joe Higgins who deserves to be complimented on highlighting the issue of the Gama workers. I heard Deputy Joe Higgins's defence on a radio broadcast when he was contradicted by the Irish spokesperson for the company who claimed his allegations were wrong. He has been vindicated by what has subsequently emerged. In recent times many people from...

Seanad: Tribunals of Inquiry: Motion. (24 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: The Senator should ask the Government for more money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: The Senator is being confrontational.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: I am glad to hear that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: The Senator should not mention names.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: I support Senator Brian Hayes, who was responding to statements made at the conference of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. I am glad this was spoken about because, at the end of the day, the association desires a sense of tolerance towards the restrictions imposed. Gardaí have favourite locations. As the Cathaoirleach knows, their favourite target in our county is the new...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: The signs have remained in these areas despite the issue being brought to the attention of local authorities. I criticise the stupidity and folly of this. We understand the necessity for the penalty points system but there must also be a sense of tolerance and fair play. This is what the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors was seeking. I raised the issue of the weighted type of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: We certainly have not, nor any control over county newspapers.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (10 Mar 2005)

Michael Finucane: I hope not.