Results 721-740 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: We have.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Name and shame.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I, too, welcome the decision of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding immigrants. It is very important because asylum seekers are subject to innuendo in many rural communities, where they are perceived to be almost wandering around aimlessly. Terminology such as "freeloaders" is sometimes used, which is a bit harsh. The beneficial aspect of the Minister's decision will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Yesterday, I too requested such a debate. I also pointed out that the Tánaiste had stated that more than a photograph was at issue. I am glad she made that statement because the spinning of Sinn Féin — which is masterful at such activity, as is the DUP — was that it came down to the issue of a photograph. However, we now know in terms of what has been revealed today that it is about...

Seanad: Tributes to Deputy Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (10 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Always white envelopes.

Seanad: Road Traffic Bill 2004: Second Stage. (9 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I have listened to this debate and wonder if the title of the Bill is a misnomer and should instead be the speed limit Bill. The contributions to the debate have proved that the essential components of road legislation such as speed cameras and random breath testing could have been incorporated into a serious Road Traffic Bill. Senator Wilson referred to a concern of mine, the lack of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I assure the Leader that co-operation will be forthcoming.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: In a 30-year period, 3,636 people have died in the conflict in the North of Ireland. Yesterday, we all envisaged that we were poised on an historic agreement. However, this seemed to have failed for one specific reason regarding photographic evidence. The blame game is now very much in place between Sinn Féin and the DUP. Yesterday, in the Lower House, the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, claimed...

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

Michael Finucane: I second the motion. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, to the House and wish him well in his position. He has a great interest in the marine. In my party's recent reshuffle in the Seanad, I requested Deputy Kenny to allow Senator McHugh be spokesperson on marine because I know he, coming from Donegal, has a tremendous interest. Whereas the marine would be extremely important...

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Given that this is going on for a very long time, when does the Minister of State think authorisation will be given to the Mid-Western Health Board to seek tenders?

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Perhaps the Minister of State will find out what is meant by the near future because it has been stretched out significantly.

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I hope the Minister of State will do so. I will remind him again.

Seanad: Hospital Services. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, to the House, congratulate him on his appointment and wish him well. I have raised this matter on many occasions both in the Dáil and Seanad. The provision of an Alzheimer's unit was provided for in the National Development Plan 2001-2006. According to a reply received from the then Minister of...

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements (Resumed). (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: I wish to share my time with Senator Quinn. First, I ask the Minister to make a clear decision on Aer Lingus and aviation policy. His predecessor, the Minister, Deputy Brennan, showed a sense of dynamism in trying to get movement in certain areas, including the new terminal at Dublin Airport. Anyone who goes on a continental holiday during the summer will witness absolute chaos at the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Yesterday in the other House, the Taoiseach responded to questions from Deputy Kenny on the case of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. In his reply, the Taoiseach indicated that the murderers of Detective Garda McCabe would be subject to early release. This statement has caused shock. The people in Adare were robbers and it is worth bearing in mind that the IRA and Sinn Féin stated at the time...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: The Leader can forget about the past.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: When Roscommon might be included.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: In order to be helpful to Senator O'Toole, as a member of the committee, I can say that we have always refrained from commenting on this matter even though we have listened to contributions regarding it in the Chamber. As regards the terms of reference set down for the committee, there is no provision for interim reports to this House or the Lower House. The only provision is that at the end...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)

Michael Finucane: Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I just wanted to clarify that matter. As a public representative for the mid-west region, I welcome the news from Ryanair and its chief executive and the management at Shannon Airport with regard to an expansion of routes from the Shannon area. It will be for the overall benefit of the mid-west region. I hope that Ryanair will expand further. I compliment the new...

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

Michael Finucane: The Senator should cut to the chase and get to Roscommon.