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Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (27 Nov 2002)

Frank Feighan: I thank the Minister for bringing this Bill to the Seanad. It is a legal document transferring the powers of CERT and Bord Fáilte. One problem I have is that the body is to be described as Fáilte Ireland, translated as Tourism Ireland. This does not sound very radical to me; rather it sounds like the debate on the shape of the shamrock on Aer Lingus planes. If the word "Bord" was removed,...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (27 Nov 2002)

Frank Feighan: Yes, he is a great Roscommon man. I commend Bord Bia on the promotion of Irish food abroad. It has a valued reputation.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (27 Nov 2002)

Frank Feighan: For those who turned out it was not a failure. The development of the River Shannon and its tie-up with the Erne waterway are important. We must promote projects to ensure that the assets of the midlands, particularly the River Shannon, are opened up. Lockey Forest Park, on my own doorstep, is a prime example. More could be spent on the home tourism market if local groups had the facilities....

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: I join my colleagues in calling for a debate on the Middle East. I avail of this opportunity to congratulate and welcome back from Greece my constituency colleague, Senator Leyden, who did great work. Will the Leader invite the Minister for Defence to the House. There is a plan by Brigadier General Swords regarding rationalisation of military installations. Will the Minister confirm or deny...

Seanad: National Spatial Strategy: Statements. (5 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: I cautiously welcome the report, which is long overdue. I take issue with some speakers who said we are all parochial and that we all want our own town or village included. I come from County Roscommon which is bordered by counties Longford and Leitrim. While there are 23 gateways and hub towns specified, I am horrified that there is not one gateway or hub centre in Leitrim, Roscommon or...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: I also congratulate the two gardaí concerned for their involvement in what was a brave rescue attempt. Garda Finnerty should be especially commended. Senator Coonan said the training ground was Templemore but the raw material came from County Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: The Western Development Commission is the one organisation in which people put their trust to save the west.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: The Government is undermining the commission, but it should be told that while it can con the country, it will not con the people of the west. The commission is providing a good service.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: Yes, and I found it to be a professional organisation.

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: I also welcome the Minister of State to the House. In Boyle, the town of 2,500 people where I come from, there were 23 new applications for home ownership yesterday. These people had got tenancy of their new apartments and houses and were doing a pre-tenacy course, which I certainly agree is useful. It was great to see people with pride, self-esteem and confidence in the future moving into...

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

Frank Feighan: I also welcome this debate on the high levels of alcohol consumption among teenagers. While the problem of alcohol consumption is not new, it is now becoming an epidemic and drastic steps must be taken. The drink culture, as we know it, is very much part of the Irish psyche. We have given it a status and tolerance. The alarm bells are now ringing very late in the day which is worrying. I hope...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: Senator Leyden is an architect.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

Frank Feighan: There is a great deal of concern and anger in the west at the manner in which the Government has treated the Western Development Commission. I call on the relevant Minister to come to the House to outline what plans he has to secure the future of the commission, which is needed in the west.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: I also wish to be associated with the kind remarks about the late Peggy Farrell. She was ICA president and, as Senator Leyden pointed out, started the Sliabh Bán co-operative which assisted people in County Roscommon interested in handcrafts to market their products. She was a business lady of repute and ensured women's affairs were brought to the forefront in a rural county such as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: That is hard to follow. As I understand the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources or his representative will be coming in to the House today, I pose the following question: why is €13 million being given to An Post? I believe this money is being used to intimidate and coerce rural postmasters and postmistresses into retiring from sub-post offices.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: Yes. I want a reply to my question. This will be introduced on an agency basis—

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: I cannot speak on it tonight—

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: —and that is the question I want the Minister to answer. Under the agency model, post offices will only be required to open one day each week in order to provide the minimum service of selling stamps and paying out pensions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: Will the Cathaoirleach allow me to raise it tonight on the Adjournment?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

Frank Feighan: Yes, but the issue I have raised will not be addressed tonight.