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

Geraldine Feeney: —without the Opposition engaging in criticism and gross hysteria? There is nothing left for me to do but wish the Minister well with his inquiry.

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

Geraldine Feeney: I look forward to seeing what he brings to the Cabinet and to the Government delivering a system of equality.

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

Geraldine Feeney: That is rubbish.

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: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Fianna Fáil is the only party with an equality officer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: When the Fine Gael leader was put on the spot, he did not answer the question either.

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other speakers, I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley. In doing so, I also commend Senator Ross for his persistence in seeking this debate, which is very worthwhile and possibly one of the most interesting we have had for some time. I am a mother of four, perfectly normal, beautiful children. Some 18 years ago, when my eldest child started attending national school, to my...

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Go raibh maith agat, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Autism Services: Statements. (11 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The Minister of State referred to the extra places created last year, including three new schools in Galway, Cork and Limerick, giving a total of 75 places, for which I commend him. However, there is a great need in this area because the language component in autism is one of the basic needs. Treatment has improved, but parents' expectations are higher than they were 20 years ago and rightly...

Seanad: European Convention on Human Rights Bill 2001: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank Senator Kett for sharing his time with me. We can be proud in this House of the role which Ireland has played on the international stage in the whole area of human rights. It is worth noting that the provisions of the European Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms were formally ratified by Ireland as far back as 1953, some 50 years ago. It is also worth...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I wish to share my time with Senator Kate Walsh.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Second Stage. (18 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister and thank him for being with us all day. People describe particular arrangements as being "the best show in town" and this Bill is one of them. In it the Minister addresses the issues of drunkenness, disorder and under age drinking, which together give us the worst show in town. We must have measures such as those proposed by the Minister to combat this. However, the...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2003: Committee Stage. (19 Jun 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: On Second Stage I suggested that there be staggered times during the summer for older children. I came to the Committee Stage debate to support Senator Bohan's request to extend the time limit to 10 p.m. for 16 and 17 year olds. There are family holiday hotels throughout the west. Families go for a meal and then to the residents' lounge for the music and dancing which children greatly enjoy....

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Will the Leader arrange for a debate on the Equal Status Act, which comes within the remit of the Equality Authority? A tragic case in Sligo has been brought to my attention regarding a 17 year old boy who lost his sight as a result of an operation to correct his failing eyesight. He is now back living at home, having gone through rigorous training with his guide dog. Two weeks ago, the boy,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: The hands of the courts appear to be tied in the sense that justice and appropriate penalties seem to be restricted, even where it is plain to lay people that the punishment is not appropriate for the crime. Could the Leader find out if there is any way Senators or the Law Reform Commission could assess, investigate and hopefully improve legislation when it comes to dealing with the problems...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I ask the Leader of the House to see if there is any way in which we could look at present legislation in relation to juveniles and improve or change it in order to make it more hard hitting. It is time to take such action in order that fatalities similar to those we saw at the weekend do not happen.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: He had not read it.

Seanad: National Task Force on Medical Staffing: Statements. (22 Oct 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: He had not read it.