Results 1,201-1,220 of 1,451 for speaker:Michael Finucane

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Michael Finucane: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Michael Finucane: The Deputy Leader will be thrilled with that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Michael Finucane: Can the Deputy Leader say where he stands votewise on the issue?

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Michael Finucane: I rarely speak on foreign affairs issues. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, to the House. As I listened to Senator Ó Murchú, I found that I could not disagree with any of the sentiments he expressed. I do not want to be repetitive in my contribution on this issue. The Senator was quite right to point out that debate on this matter has opened up in the United States. The...

Seanad: Humanitarian Issues in Post-War Iraq: Statements (Resumed). (11 Jun 2003)

Michael Finucane: Sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: Name and shame him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: The most contentious issue facing local authorities is incineration. Plans for incinerators in Duleek and Ringaskiddy were turned down. The Minister for the Environment and Local Government and the Minister for Health and Children should look more closely at the issue of incineration. Members may be aware of a study done in Cumbria over 37 years of residents living near incinerators and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: Last Wednesday we had an interesting debate on the third level fees issue, which has fizzled out with the Minister doing a dramatic U-turn on the matter. There was much rhetoric over a long period, which was best encapsulated by Deputy McGuinness of Fianna Fáil who said it was a bogus debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: I was quoting Deputy McGuinness.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: That was Deputy McGuinness.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: We cannot keep up with the programme. Senators on these benches are all confused.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: I support Senator Leyden on this issue. It is wrong for the Minister to suggest that it is a contributory factor to increases in inflation. The decision to restrict the overall size of supermarkets was made only two years ago. My friend, Senator Coghlan, was heavily involved in the issue then. There is competition in the marketplace. The two German supermarkets which have a presence in the...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: I join in supporting my two colleagues on this motion. It is important to put this issue into perspective. In 1996, when Niamh Bhreathnach abolished third level fees, neither Fianna Fáil nor the Progressive Democrats nor any party opposed her decision. They recognised the validity of her action. It is fair to acknowledge that over the years many parents have been extremely thankful for the...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: We have been waiting for this for a while. Senator Dardis has kept us in suspense.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: The Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Noel Dempsey, was at it.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: "Empty as a tin can without anything in it"? Is that tautology?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: The empty tin can.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: Did the Senator not hear Senator Dardis earlier?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: On another radio show it said the figure was 61%.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

Michael Finucane: The Minister brings it to the table all the time.