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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I will not play party politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: On Monday I had breakfast with a senior member of the Fine Gael Party before any of this started to fall apart.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: That senior member of the Fine Gael said to me that a date should be set for the budget and that Fine Gael would abstain on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: It is not. I would not come in——

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I would not say something in this House as clearly as that if it was not fact.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Fine Gael should not think it is blinding people because it is doing no such thing. It should be honest with the people. This is far too serious an issue for people to play party politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I am not one bit embarrassed. It is the old rhetoric from Senator Buttimer that embarrasses people.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: They are tired listening to the likes of Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I knew that.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Senator O'Toole summed it up when he said it is with a heavy heart that we gather today. It is with huge sadness in our hearts that we are talking about our late friend and colleague, Kieran Phelan. I take my hat off to our Whip, who was able to deliver his few words without emotion, probably unlike me. I know this has been most difficult for Senator Wilson. I would like to join others in...

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I ask the Senator not to mention in the Chamber people who are not Members of the House.

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I know. I should have pulled them up. I apologise but the Senator in question had gone on by the time I thought about it and then did not mention it thereafter.

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I simply ask the Senator to be careful.

Seanad: National Paediatric Hospital: Statements (17 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney. The Minister, Deputy Harney, was present this morning. When I saw last Thursday that we were to have statements on the new national children's hospital, I had sense of déjÀ vu. I have been present on at least two occasions discussing the hospital. I was rather surprised, but mainly disappointed, when the issue raised its head again a...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I accept that Members in this Chamber do not have control over how RTE produces a programme. It is an independent broadcaster, which I accept. On many occasions I have congratulated and complimented it on wonderful programmes we have viewed and commented upon. However, I concur with my colleague, Senator Ó Murchú. In the public interest and the interests of fairness it would have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: The Minister was contained in that she had to accept - as a Minister does - the advice of the Attorney General who advises the Government. Listening to the programme, it was a little disingenuous of the presenter not to have had a more rigorous debate. In support of my colleague, Senator MacSharry, and as I stated last week, the higher paid in society, particularly in the public service,...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: I have not named names, but they should be made to put their cards on the table.

Seanad: Effects of Recession on Mental Health: Statements (10 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Go raibh maith agat. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moloney. I listened to his presentation in my office. He never fails to touch me. I am probably embarrassing him because he does not like bouquets being thrown to him for the way he handles his brief and conducts his ministry. I heard him say he took time out two years ago, equipped himself with what he calls his bible, A...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: Not at all.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)

Geraldine Feeney: We will allow it for another while.