Results 801-820 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane
- Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)
Michael Finucane: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Public Transport. (7 Oct 2004)
Michael Finucane: I too welcome the Minister to the Seanad and congratulate him on his appointment.
- Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)
Michael Finucane: We all endorse that sentiment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)
Michael Finucane: I support Senator Ryan's comments. It would be worthwhile finding out what authorisation the Americans had to introduce the recent changes at Shannon Airport. RTE recently broadcast a good programme on undocumented Irish immigrants in America. They are caught in a twilight zone because of restrictions introduced in the name of homeland security. Shannon Airport has been used for a...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)
Michael Finucane: The Comptroller and Auditor General's report has been published. Every year it reveals classic examples of squandermania within Departments. I compliment the Comptroller and Auditor General, as the public watchdog, on exposing such excesses in spending. For example, he highlighted in this report the scandal of â¬50 million spent on electronic voting. There will be an associated annual cost...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)
Michael Finucane: Is the Senator referring to Deputy Cassidy?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2004)
Michael Finucane: He will not be Minister after today; he is on the transfer list.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: I join in the tributes of the previous speakers to the Cathaoirleach. His sense of tolerance towards all Members during the last session, particularly during the Order of Business, was greatly appreciated. Those of us who have been Members of the other House can recognise and respect the difference here in that there are not the same impediments to raising issues of importance. Yesterday...
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: Who wrote that letter?
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: The Minister has another page of his speech to read. It is a shame for Senator O'Rourke to want to sell Aer Rianta to a Japanese bank.
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: It is about competition.
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: The Senator can continue with her commercial.
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: The Senator is making sure to get in the brand name.
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: This is one of the most interesting debates I have heard in the Seanad. I respect the frankness and honesty of every speaker. The Minister has heard many people express concerns on this matter. Like others from the mid-west region, I am aware of the genuine concerns of people in that area. The days of Shannon Development, as it was known, are numbered and this Bill will accelerate its...
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: I am sorry; the head of Ryanair. That company had a successful route between Shannon and Frankfurt-Hahn but the business was moved to Farranfore, not because of a lack of passengers but due to the ethos of the Ryanair company that took exception to what it considered the excessive charges at Shannon Airport. I think the charge at the time was â¬5 per passenger. As far as I am aware,...
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: What about the cost?
- Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: Cigars and chocolates.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: The Leader should have a chat with her conscience.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: I rise to support Senator O'Meara. This Government has spoken a lot about regional development. Shannon Free Airport Development Company has acted as a catalyst for regional development over the years. This legislation provides that the entire industrial estate is to be handed over to the new airport company. Enterprise Ireland is moving to Shannon and the entire housing stock under the...
- Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Jul 2004)
Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.