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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: It is difficult to express the sense of honour I have as a result of being elected to this House. As with many Members, it is the result of a long journey in politics. Most recently, I travelled the length and breadth of the country. I travelled thousands of miles guided by a map, often read late at night with the aid of my car light, seeking members of the electorate, hoping to get a...

Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I wish to share time with Senators O'Rourke and White.

Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, and commend Senator Norris for tabling this important motion. Like others, I welcome the debate and also the good work under way by the National Economic and Social Forum and the Law Reform Commission in bringing recommendations to Government based on the Equality Authority report. I congratulate the authors of such a fine report. Given...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (23 Oct 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dea, to the House. I want to share with my colleagues in the House two reports, People Living In Tallaght And Their Health and People Living In The Dublin Docklands And Their Health, which I have had an opportunity to read over the past couple of days. They have been prepared by the Adelaide Hospital Society and by the Department of Community Health...

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: In common with other Senators, I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is very fitting that his maiden speech should be made in this Chamber and I congratulate him on his election to Dáil Éireann and wish him well in his position as Minister of State. I welcome the opportunity to comment on this fine report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, Dr. Dermot Walsh. Recognition must be...

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I thank the Minister for taking time out of his busy day to stay with us for the duration of the debate. Some of his colleagues were criticised in the past for not spending time listening to the Members of the Upper Chamber. It shows the type of man and Minister he is that he has decided to stay here to conclude the debate this evening. I defend the motion. Perhaps Members on the other side...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: The Leader should seek clarification, and perhaps even correction, from the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Attorney General on the insurance issue that is currently being debated on the "Today with Pat Kenny" show on RTÉ Radio One. We now find that an anti-terrorism clause has been included in domestic insurance policies. It would appear that members of certain...

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (27 Nov 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State. Like other speakers, I compliment Senator Henry on putting down this motion on Ireland's relationship with the developing world. This issue is often left on the sidelines and does not get the attention it rightfully deserves. In the 1990s our economy grew at historic levels. We also saw massive increases in public expenditure, a key element of which was the...

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank him for spending time with us. I regret that his colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Tom Kitt, has left. I remember in his previous ministry when he regulated consumer affairs that he described alcopops as insidious concoctions and introduced a regulation requiring them to be displayed alongside alcoholic drinks in bars, supermarkets...

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: Roy Keane had gone home.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: It is not often that we compliment Ministers on their actions. Usually, we want them to address the House or answer questions on their recommendations. The decision of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform that padded cells are no longer acceptable in our prisons is a huge leap forward for prisoners suffering from mental illness.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: No longer will they be detained in the horrendous prison cells about which we often hear and which some of us have seen during prison visits. They will now be treated in a more modern, humane way in proper facilities.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: No, I am complimenting the Minister. I also ask the Leader to ensure the recommendations are implemented.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (17 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on his speedy response in bringing the Bill before the House. Only two months ago the Supreme Court ruled that section 3(4) of the Domestic Violence Act was unconstitutional. The general public, as well as politicians, have always been too ready to criticise Ministers and their Departments for being slow, particularly with legislation such as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

Geraldine Feeney: I support the requests by Senators Henry and Mansergh for a debate on domiciliary deliveries. Home births are becoming increasingly popular and tightened regulatory measures are, therefore, needed. It is unclear to whom domiciliary midwives are answerable and I support the call for a debate on the topic.

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I am thrilled to support the motion. Senator O'Rourke, other Members – including Senator Higgins – from the other side of the House and I were happy were happy to be involved in the protest march from Baggot Street to the offices of the IRFU. Without telling Members my age, for the past 23 years I have been proud to be associated with club rugby, school rugby and provincial rugby, at...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: Name and shame.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I support my colleague, Senator Feighan, but first I acknowledge the vast improvements on the Dublin to Sligo railway line. I am sure Senator Feighan would acknowledge these also. However, there has been a great disimprovement in the service on the line. We no longer have a dining car on the Sligo to Dublin train and will not have one until matters improve radically. I add my support to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: I join Senator Terry in calling for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come to the House. There is significant concern at the escalation of juvenile crime and the fact that young people, especially young men, are targeted for beatings. Last week a 72 year old widow in Sligo was jumped on by three young men on her way home from mass. She had nothing in her bag apart from a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2003)

Geraldine Feeney: No, I am looking for the Minister to take action. If the fabric of society is to be threatened in this way, we are going nowhere.