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

Geraldine Feeney: The Cabinet knows.

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

Geraldine Feeney: It was €100,000.

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

Geraldine Feeney: Does the Senator listen to the news at all?

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: In support of the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, I recall the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, telling the House recently that he had other considerations on this matter that he will implement in future legislation. Rather than delaying the legislation and taking amendments, he wants the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill to go through in its entirety now....

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002: Committee Stage. (20 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: On Wednesday, 21 May 2003 at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Who is going to take over?

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I feel a little inadequate in having to follow such a fine performance from Senator O'Toole. He has really put it up to me. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley. I am delighted and proud to commend the record since 1997 of the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Martin, his predecessor, Deputy Cowen, and the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government. I am glad that...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: No, I am gone from the dollar. The delivery of the health strategy, which is only—

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: It is difficult not to heed them. As the Minister mentioned, the delivery of the health strategy is only 18 months old. Some 91 of the 121 recommendations have been acted on so far, including the reform of the health system, the reduction of agencies and the scaling-down of health boards. Like Senator O'Toole, I compliment the Minister on the innovative approaches he is adopting. It will not...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Extra places have been created in all the training hospitals. Senator Feighan spoke of the hollow endorsement given by the Taoiseach to the Minister. The Senator also mentioned the fact that the Taoiseach had said that the Minister was doing his best. I agree with the Taoiseach in that respect, as the Minister is doing his best. Members of Fianna Fáil and the Government are very modest and...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I am sure the rest of his ministerial colleagues were busy. It may have slipped Senator Burke's mind that we are running the country.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The figures speak for themselves. I did not hear any Opposition Senator utter a single constructive word, with the exception of Senator O'Toole, who is an Independent. Senator Feighan acknowledged that he had no answers but found time to sneer, which is typical. It is no wonder that his party is in Opposition and not in Government. Why can the Members opposite not be frank and open with the...

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: —instead of being irresponsible, jumping on a political bandwagon and causing unnecessary anxiety among vulnerable people. The Senator is engaging in cheap politics, nothing more and nothing less.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Not at all.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Newspaper articles cannot be read out.

Seanad: Health Service: Statements. (13 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: National Standards for Foster Care: Statements. (8 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. It is only a few short hours since he was last with us and he has returned bright and early this morning. When I was researching material for this morning's debate, I looked, as always, to my health board, the North Western Health Board. I was a little surprised to learn the number of those in care. The vast majority of children in care are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I join Senators Higgins and Scanlon in asking the Leader whether we might get a report from the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland on what happened with North West Radio. The BCI is an independent up-front body chaired by an eminent senior counsel, and I believe there is nothing untoward in its dealings. However, such a report would help alleviate the shock, sadness and upset to which...

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Romantic, Donegal style.

Seanad: Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption: Motion. (7 May 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State once again. I suppose it is unusual to be delighted to speak to the motion and the amendment. I am smiling because when I saw Senator McCarthy come in, I was going to quote what he said on the Order of Business on 18 April but I will not embarass him. I am too fond of him to do so. I will leave it for another day. Other speakers have talked about three groups...