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Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I listened to the debate.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: It is important to point out that the same system is already in operation in Montpelier. Much work will remain to be done even when the system is complete. I do not know the purpose of special purpose companies. The Minister did not indicate in his speech how many or why such companies will be established. Will one be established in every county? I do not know the reason for them. Perhaps the...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Unfortunately, people already have cars. Perhaps the Minister will consider giving back to the local authority a percentage of the money from tolls, rather than allowing it to disappear into one big central agency. That would generate goodwill in local communities. We are all hounded by people who oppose motorways and tolling systems. However, they might accept them if they thought car tax...

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: A lot of progress has been made, but to cite the Fianna Fáil election slogan, "A lot done, more to do".

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I must give Fianna Fáil credit because it was a lot better than the Fine Gael slogan.

Seanad: National Development Finance Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Perhaps the Minister might clarify some of the points I raised.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: The Senator should save his speech for the Ard-Fheis.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Will the Leader ensure works are undertaken in the Chamber during the Christmas recess to make it more wheelchair accessible? I plan to bring a group to the House—

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I am not an architect, but given that the Press Gallery is not used all the time—

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: It is not accessible for groups. In this day and age the second House of Parliament should be wheelchair accessible.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Not for groups. This issue should be examined.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Disabled members of the public do not have access on sitting days.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cervical Smear Tests. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I welcome the Minister of State who is becoming a regular fixture in the House. In Carlow and the south-east at present there is a two month delay in doctors obtaining cervical smear test kits. It takes a further four months before they obtain the results from those tests, meaning that there is an overall delay of six months. I forwarded to the Minister a copy of the letter I received from a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Cervical Smear Tests. (12 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: No, it is self-explanatory.

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: Rubbish.

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I thank the Minister of State for coming to the House. I wish to declare that I was a primary school teacher before I became a Senator. I may still be a member of the INTO, although I am not too sure. Maybe Senator Fitzgerald could advise me on that. Primary education is beyond doubt the foundation stone of the education system and of the continued social and economic progress we have...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: I jest. The last Government's biggest crime was the way it mistreated teachers and dealt with the voluntary aspect of teaching. The then Minister, Deputy Woods, downgraded teachers and made them feel bad about themselves. The last straw for teachers who gave up a lot of time voluntarily after school hours, invariably unappreciated by parents, was the way the Government annihilated them. The...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: We are teachers in exile.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: It is evident that the House holds the Garda Síochána in high regard. In view of this it is appropriate that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform should make a statement to the House regarding the early release of Dessie O'Hare, despite the fact that he has shown no remorse for having shot a garda.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Fergal Browne: The Minister might also explain how many prisoners have been released under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement and the number of reoffenders.