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Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Not having been present on the last occasion we sat, I am delighted to have an opportunity to echo the sentiments of gratitude to the Cathaoirleach, the Clerk of the Seanad, Ms Deirdre Lane, the deputy clerk, Ms Jody Blake, and the entire staff of the Seanad office for their excellent care and attention – I begin to feel like a patient – over the past four years. There was never a minute...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Apr 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: The Leader has learned very quickly.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other Senators, I speak with a heavy heart. I am, however, proud and privileged to have known the late Willie Farrell. The former Senator's great achievement in politics, from the time he was elected to Sligo County Council in 1967 until he stood down to facilitate the co-option of Councillor Patsy Barry, who is present, has been placed on record. Willie Farrell had a habit of never...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Like others, I congratulate our newest Member, Senator O'Brien. Unlike Senator O'Malley, I hope he does not delay too long in this House. I know his work rate and I am delighted to welcome him on board the Fianna Fáil team. It is a sad day when one will no longer see the faces and hear the contributions of Members such as Senators O'Toole, Harris, Ellis and Carty. It is most unfortunate...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Like Senators Prendergast and O'Malley, I congratulate those who began International Women's Day 100 years ago. I wish continued success to the bodies in this country associated with it. It is a very special day and in a Chamber such as this, we think of women in a way that we may not think of them outside. We all know that women are under-represented in politics. As others have done, I...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator Prendergast referred to the percentage of women representatives in her party, but unfortunately for my party we no longer have any women Deputies. I would hope, however, that the Seanad election will right this and that good women will be elected back into the Seanad, myself included. That is the end of my canvassing.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: May I say-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: -----on the day that is in it, I congratulate the Taoiseach-elect, Deputy Kenny, and say to my opposite numbers that Deputy Kenny has certainly silenced his critics both inside and outside. He has done what no man or woman-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: -----has ever done in the history of the State and got four seats out of five.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Finally, it is important to-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: What about the others?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Mar 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Others were allowed.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: The Senator should be a bit gracious.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Fine Gael and the Labour Party put the gun to the head of the Government to bring in this Bill.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: I support Senator Norris's recommendation. I refer to the remarks of Senator O'Malley and the Minister this morning. It is terrible that we are rushing the legislation in this way. During the week, I spoke on the Order of Business in respect of this part of the Bill. I am greatly saddened that we are not dealing with the civil partnership Bill. The Minister may not have been aware - I...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: -----the Labour Party as a coalition partner. I did not interrupt anyone.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: As the Minister stated, we got the "Late Late Show" debate from Deputy Gilmore and nothing would be changed. I hope the finance (No. 2) Bill has somewhat more weight than we were given to believe from him on the "Late Late Show".

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: It is due to the political opportunism of the Opposition parties.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Report and Final Stages (29 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Deputy Cowen is still Taoiseach.