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Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: They are 12% or 13% greater than they were a couple of years ago. It is a stealth charge.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Senator Mansergh spoke about the increase for pensioners. It is obvious that none of the Government Senators has been on the doorsteps yet. They will get a rude awakening when they get out to canvass for the local elections.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: I was out last night in Mullinavat and I spoke to a pensioner who has voted Fianna Fáil all her life. While she will probably continue to vote for that party, I will work for her to the best of my ability. She spoke to me last night about the great fanfare in the last budget to the effect that pensioners were to receive €10 extra and of the withdrawal at the same time of the €9 fuel...

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Purchasing power is the issue. As is typical of Government speakers, Senator Mansergh referred at length to 1997 as though it was the beginning of a bright new age. When the current Administration took office in 1997, the annual growth rate was 10%.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Over 1,000 jobs were being created every week in the economy when the Government came to power. While that rate of increase could not continue forever, it has already slowed. It is disgusting that the Government motion should be moved in the context of the scandalous waste of money which we saw, for example, with electronic voting. Despite the serious issues people face daily, we have...

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

John Paul Phelan: We did not say it would be our ruination. That is an exaggeration.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator was landing a Concorde at the time.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: I welcome the Minister and compliment him on remaining for the duration of the debate on this important issue. Like Senator MacSharry I have to hold my hands up as I too have four penalty points. However, I do not drive a Concorde, rather a Renault.

Seanad: Road Safety: Statements. (29 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Everyone who has contributed has expressed the view that the penalty points system has been largely successful. When the system was introduced there was a noticeable change in attitudes among drivers. Drivers slowed down and changed their patterns of driving. In the intervening months there has been a change because there is not the necessary level of enforcement. In his opening remarks, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: I agree with what the previous speakers said about the income limits for medical cards. It was one of the promises made during the last general election and has not been delivered on. This is having a detrimental effect on many families and should be reviewed as soon as possible. Senator Ross expressed what has been on many people's minds for a long time. There is a perception that the...

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (29 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: I thank the Minister of State for coming before the House. I note that he took on board at least one of the amendments proposed by the Seanad.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Only one minute remains before the Minister will be called.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: That is what we are doing.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Mention of the Fianna Fáil Party among farmers is very off-putting.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator's party only got——

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: He is begging to be interrupted.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: Unlike the Fianna Fáil Party, which has no position.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: The Green Party has the same position as the Minister on nitrates.

Seanad: Agriculture: Statements. (27 Apr 2004)

John Paul Phelan: The Senator will have to ask the Green Party.