Results 1,101-1,120 of 1,467 for speaker:Geraldine Feeney

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: On the overall issue, there is no doubt that it is reasonable for people in long-term care to make a personal contribution. As Senator Quinn has rightly pointed out, no reasonable person would disagree with that. Section 4 provides for new medical cards that will make GP services free for thousands of people. I heard members of the Opposition as late as half an hour or 20 minutes ago making...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I took part in the debate and I remember asking the Tánaiste whether she could examine a system whereby families might be entitled to medical cards for either GP or pharmacy services only. A week later, I heard the Fine Gael spokesperson, Deputy Twomey, come out with it. I say to Senators Browne and Bannon that the Government did not hijack anything. On the contrary, they hijacked my idea...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: ——banging the drum on the other side of the House. At present, there are families who cannot afford to bring their children to the local GP because of the high cost. People on low incomes, as we have said in this House, must prioritise what money they have. I am happy to see that these proposals will allow them access to their GPs without worrying about costs. I look forward to the Bill's...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator should withdraw his remarks about the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Fine Gael formed part of some of those Governments over the past 30 years.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator must stick to the Bill.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator should read the report because then he would know the facts. Nobody was scapegoated.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: If the Senator read the report, he would have a better understanding.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: She gave a clear answer. She said she would not reply to a politician and that she would take it up with the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: He is misleading the House.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Mar 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: It was not the arena in which to answer. Surely the Senator understands that.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Conor Lenihan. I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on the Supreme Court's decision in respect of the Bill. I am glad the debate has, with one or two exceptions, been well balanced. Senator McHugh is smiling so that may be about to change. The Supreme Court decided that the Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2004 is constitutional in...

Seanad: Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2003: Statements. (17 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley, and thank him for his regular attendance here which we appreciate. I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak about the second annual report of the Mental Health Commission. I commend the hard work of its chairman, Dr. John Owens, and Ms Bríd Clarke, its chief executive officer. It is widely...

Seanad: Mental Health Commission Annual Report 2003: Statements. (17 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: We let the Opposition have its day.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I warmly welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe. I also welcome the Minister's speech and thank Senator Mansergh for sharing his time. We have benefited significantly from EU Structural and Cohesion Funds. The prudent far-seeing financial management of the economy by the Government has resulted in Ireland becoming wealthier than any of us could have foreseen or imagined. Our...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I refer to the Labour Party. I apologise to Senator Bannon for including him in that criticism. I will concentrate on directing my annoyance towards the Labour Party. I travel from Dublin to the north-west twice or three times a week and see at first hand the extent of good housing developed as a result of rural and urban renewal. There are fabulous hotels dotted across the BMW region but I...

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator Bannon will have his chance——

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I wish to correct Senator Bannon. He is not young enough to say that he does not remember that.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: I am approximately the same age as Senator Bannon and I remember Garret FitzGerald blocking the proposal for the IFSC. Were it not for Fianna Fáil, it would not be in place. Is it not wonderful that the centre contributes more than €700 million in taxes to the Exchequer?

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Geraldine Feeney: One cannot compare them.