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Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I appreciate the words spoken by the Minister of State and compliment him on the talent and verve with which he expressed them. My daughter told me she was impressed by his attention to detail during his recent visit to France where he reminded his audience that Ireland has a 12.5% corporation tax rate. We also need to remind ourselves that while there are failures in boom times, there are...

Seanad: Trading and Investing in a Smart Economy: Statements (7 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: That is what happened at the time. We got into trouble because we had tried to create jobs that were not sustainable. The ideal course is to establish an environment, in which businesses and viable enterprises can create jobs. This means the State must create opportunities and reduce costs. During yesterday's debate on the economy I referred to energy costs. There is no doubt that we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: The debate on taxis on "The Frontline" television programme on Monday was interesting. It was the type of debate that should take place in this House. One person was missing from the debate, namely, the Taxi Regulator who refused the invitation to attend. I assume the regulator is a paid public servant. If there is a case to be made for taxi regulation, and I am sure there is, the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I do not know why the regulator refused to attend. There is no excuse for it. Will the Leader ask the Minister whether this is a policy of avoiding confrontation and explanations, a policy that should not be supported?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Economy: Statements (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: National Economy: Statements (Resumed) (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I forgive the Senator, but I am not sure the Cathaoirleach would.

Seanad: Electricity Prices: Motion (6 Oct 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I congratulate the Minister on mounting a spirited, energetic and enthusiastic defence of his policies. While he appears to be on top of his brief, I have some difficulty with the figures he has provided as they do not correspond with the figures available to me. We need investment to return the economy to growth. We must find a way of achieving this objective. As a grocer, I learned many...

Seanad: National Economy: Statements (30 Sep 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I welcome the Minister. It was interesting to hear the points he made. I spoke yesterday at a conference in Croke Park which dealt with property, retailing, opportunities in retailing and developing retailing. It was most interesting to hear the success stories. There are not many success stories in retailing and the development of shopping centres but there are some. Just as there were...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Feargal Quinn: It has been most interesting to hear Senators MacSharry, Walsh and Harris speak with a positive attitude on action that can be taken. We will have a debate tomorrow on the economy and I am delighted it is happening. I thank the Leader for organising it. I support the words of Senators Norris and Coghlan who asked whether we must limit the Order of Business as a number of Senators wishing to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Feargal Quinn: Two figures stood out for me during the past month. When the leader of Hewlett Packard announced the creation of 50 jobs - not very many - he was asked what qualifications would be needed by candidates. He said they just had to be able to speak a second language. The reporter said, "That means no Irish need apply." We have the worst figures for language training in Europe. The number of...

Seanad: End of Life Care: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I am very happy to support the motion which is very important.

Seanad: End of Life Care: Motion (29 Sep 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I am very happy to second it. I am delighted the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, is present for the debate. However, like Senator Mullen, I am disappointed that there is an amendment, but I understand that is the way things are done in the House. Nonetheless, it is a shame. I remember being a patient in the Mater Hospital for about five days more than 50 years ago. I thought I...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I will not get into the question of debating the mobile phone issue. All I remember is that in the past with almost every scientific development there are people who get scared about them. I have the same view on genetically modified foods. It seems to me that the future of Irish agriculture will depend on us adapting the most modern scientific methods of growing foods for the world, but...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: Senator Norris has already spoken on behalf of the Independents but I did not want to let this opportunity pass without expressing my memories of Nuala. I knew the family, and her father, way back in the 1950s. When I met Nuala, I did not realise at that stage she was the daughter of her father. I came to know her and the family, including Garrett, Michael and others. There is a lovely...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: The horrific deaths in County Donegal are a reminder to us that we cannot take our eye off the ball in regard to road safety. The work done in recent years may have meant people relaxed a little because the number of road deaths had reduced. Our sympathies go to all of the families who have lost the young men involved. One of the scandals linked to the health service is the cost of...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: I spoke earlier on Second Stage and said the reason I supported this Bill, subject I hope to certain amendments, was because of the loneliness of those who had been left behind by our legislation in the past. The fact we did not have divorce, contraceptive legislation or legislation in regard to homosexuality meant there were some very lonely people. I believe that loneliness very often led...

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: Amendment No. 4 is out of order.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: The amendment is out of order and cannot be discussed.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Feargal Quinn: We cannot discuss that matter.