Results 101-120 of 1,467 for speaker:Geraldine Feeney
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Yesterday the Deputy Leader told us we would have plenty of opportunity to debate the budget and the economy over the next few weeks. All the talk is that the budget will be so severe that everything will be on the table. Will the Leader make a particular effort to ensure we look at high earners versus low earners? There is a huge difference in the day-to-day life of somebody earning...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I did not name the group.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: We are all aware that everything will be on the table and no group should be left out of the loop.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I support what Senator O'Toole said. Like him, I completely bought into the Croke Park agreement, on which we had a wonderful debate in this Chamber. I stand with him in complimenting the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on the blueprint she has given to every Department, either before the budget or immediately after it. Every single Member of the Seanad has sought reform...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I ask that more thought would be put in by journalists. I have the height of respect for journalists and they must play their role and be responsible in what they are doing. These are difficult times.
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I thank Senators on all sides for their positive and sincere contributions in this debate. It is not often we sing from the same hymn sheet as we did during this debate. As the Minister of State said, diabetes preventative measures must centre on lifestyle. Everyone must be responsible for their health and lifestyle, maintaining healthy eating, reducing alcohol intake and taking regular...
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I move: That Seanad Ãireann: - acknowledges the public health concerns surrounding diabetes and its increasing prevalence; - recognises the work already done in the area of strategic policy development to tackle diabetes; - endorses the efforts being made to highlight the benefits of healthier lifestyle behaviours as a means of preventing this disease; and - encourages the Health Service...
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: She will never enter the Chamber complaining about having diabetes.
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: She is one of those people who tells themselves they will be fitter and healthier. Fair dues to her. I am throwing a bouquet at her.
- Seanad: Diabetes Treatment and Management: Motion. (27 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I wish I could have ran a marathon. I ran a mini-marathon this year and that is good when one is aged 50 years or over. Will the Minister of State consider the matter from the following perspective? Hospital beds are being taken up for an average of 21 days; earnings are being lost and sufferers' jobs are being affected. When people are out of work, it has a significant impact on the...
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Is Senator Butler offering to speak?
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I advise Senator Butler that if he is offering to speak, he will have five minutes.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: As the Acting Chairman, I must offer the speaking slot to the opposite side of the House. Consequently, Senator Butler is in control of the time now.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Is it now being put to me that Senator Butler wishes to share time?
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: The Senator has five minutes in total.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Time is running out. Is the proposal to share time agreed to?
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: I cannot because the Minister of State must attend another meeting and I need to call Senator Phelan.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: That matter is before the courts.
- Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)
Geraldine Feeney: Please withdraw what you are saying, stick to the facts and do not mention names.