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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: It is very relevant.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: I am coming to my question. Now that the shoe is on the other foot and in the interests of making political gains, the Opposition is casting slurs on a very good, intelligent and capable man who is guilty of no wrongdoing.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Senators Regan and Cannon are so focused on making it up as they go along-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: -----that they have become blinded and are unable to see the truth. Reference is often made to presenting a good image to the general public.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Members of the public see political parties for what they are.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: Those opposite were allowed to make their points and no one shouted them down.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Geraldine Feeney: I am trying to make a point and I have been shouted down by the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Like other Senators, I wish to speak about the terrible conditions revealed on the "Prime Time Investigates" programme and add my voice to those who have called for a debate on the issue. We will hardly be able to arrange such a debate this week because the issues arising are too serious to be discussed in a debate lasting one hour or 90 minutes. There is nothing like a report such as the...

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (9 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I presume the body will remain in place until the end of 2011 because there is probably a lease or contract in place that cannot be broken. I am pleased to hear it is at a reduced rent but it would be great if it could be used for something else. One cannot walk away from a contract or lease.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I move an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 3, the Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010, be taken at 2 p.m. instead of 3 p.m.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (9 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brady. I welcome the Bill. I always smile when I see a short tranche of legislation. The shorter it is, the stronger. There is no doubt that when one hears a speech read out and everything one wishes to say has already been said by Senator Fitzgerald, then we are all singing from the one hymn sheet. Such Bills are always short, powerful tranches of...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I was referring to Senator Bacik's comment that Fianna Fáil bought the election. That was the most insulting thing anybody could say to the electorate. Obviously, an election cannot be bought and we all know that. The Mullingar accord of 2007 did not strike the right accord between the two main Opposition parties. I will issue a word of caution. They should not be too smug thinking that...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: That is rubbish.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Stick to the motion.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Wonderful people.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Yes, I do.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: We are not so stupid to think the Senator does.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: On a point of order, can I ask the Senator to identify when and in what debate that was said?

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Can I have the quote now?

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: On a point of order-----