Results 161-180 of 382 for does speaker:Frank Feighan

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement: Legacy Issues Affecting Victims and Relatives in Northern Ireland: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Feb 2018)

Frank Feighan: ..., going back 60 or 70 years, on issues that were not as deep or should not have been as deep. Sometimes when there are competing sides that are highlighting tragic issues, which is necessary to do, does the commission have a mechanism in place to check any possible imbalance or to say that people have got their publicity from an issue? Is the commission worried about that? Are we moving...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Frank Feighan: ...million is allocated, the bulk of the rail network faces closure. This would affect the rail lines to the west and north west, including those in counties Roscommon, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Does the Minister have any views or will he comment on the story?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Accessibility of Public Transport for People with Disabilities: Discussion (Resumed) (7 Feb 2018)

Frank Feighan: I asked about the statement on the front of the newspaper yesterday stating that €460 million will be required and that, in the worst-case scenario, railway lines could close. Does the Minister have any comment on that?

Seanad: Foreign Affairs: Statements (6 Feb 2018)

Frank Feighan: ...seen as independent arbiters. We need to step up to the plate. I do not say we need to take risks but we must be seen as independent arbiters. Sometimes when there are issues before the House, that does not mean we should not debate them, but people are watching Ireland in terms of our position and we will do an awful lot of good in the world in future years. I note with interest that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Future of Mental Health Care: Mental Health Services: Discussion (14 Dec 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...including at my local GP. We sometimes need to stand back and have people such as the witnesses, as honest, independent, professional health care providers, to articulate what is good. Unfortunately, that does not sell newspapers. If something is wrong, we absolutely have to deal with it but the witnesses are in a position to speak. People sometimes do not believe politicians but...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...in a pub I owned. When I went to court I was absolutely terrified because I come from a law-abiding community. A few years ago I got a speeding fine in Carlow. I am one of these politicians who does not go to court but I was shocked when I heard of these repeat offenders.However, I was very impressed by the competence and control of the superintendent at the time. Gardaí and...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...would sit behind me telling me to keep standing and to keep talking. I think most Senators appreciate that he took the time to be friendly and helpful. I have one funny story which Senator Norris does not know. Two years ago we were going to the American ambassador's residence for the 4 July party. In front of our car was an old-fashioned car. Security personnel were checking cars for...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...consultant issues. At the time I asked who had the power to take on the consultants. Somebody always asked me what the difference between a consultant and God was and the answer was that God does not think he is a consultant. Consultants are powerful and make the difference between life and death. They have a powerful vested interest. I was disappointed to see last night that we had...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of the Irish Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill 2017: Discussion (22 Nov 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...region. However, before one goes through security at Knock there is a €10 departure fee, which effectively goes to the airport. It is something a lot of people do not realise. We are happy to pay it. Does the Department have any role regarding funding for Knock Airport?

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Health Services Provision (8 Nov 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...'s inability to sleep well. It struck me that there are many other new parents across the country facing the issue of sleep deprivation. There is no doubt but that the problem of a baby who does not sleep can have an impact on the whole household. If a child is not sleeping properly then the parents will not be sleeping properly either. Both the child and the parents will then be out...

Seanad: Situation in Catalonia: Statements (25 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...terms of the broadest possible political consensus and in terms of the legal framework. On that basis, the referendum vote in Catalonia cannot be accepted as legitimate - it is an aspiration - and does not provide the basis for a declaration of independence. The Irish Government cannot recognise or accept a unilateral declaration. As I said, I hope the Government is conscious that...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus: Chairpersons Designate (25 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...kilometres, is two and a half hours and from Galway to Dublin, which is 209 kilometres, is two hours and ten minutes. I do not understand why it takes longer to get from Sligo to Dublin than it does to get from Cork or Galway to Dublin given Cork and Galway are further away from Dublin. I live in Boyle in Roscommon and my partner lives in Castlerea, which is further west, yet the train...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Irish Rail, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus: Chairpersons Designate (25 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: Iarnród Éireann already does that. On the Sligo line it charges for parking at Sligo, Boyle and other stations and does not charge at Castlerea or Roscommon. It is a small point, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (12 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: There is some depressing news coming out of Brussels this morning. Michel Barnier has said he does not intend to recommend to the EU leaders that the talks should move on to trade issues next week. This is a huge kick in the teeth for the island of Ireland. Mr. Barnier has also said the EU will not make concessions on the peace process, which is very welcome. Once again, we are...

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (11 Oct 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...demands. He was then sent to Belfast to be tried, where he was imprisoned. I, therefore, wonder what is a united Ireland. Is a united Ireland a single sovereign state? I have noticed how Sinn Féin does not talk about a united Ireland but about unity. We must look at it from a different point of view. We need to unite the minds of the people. We have one Ireland, but perhaps it...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Medical Bureau of Road Safety: Discussion with Chairman Designate (20 Sep 2017)

Frank Feighan: What are Dr. Bedford's views on reducing the alcohol limit? Does he have a view?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Report into Ticketing at Rio Olympic Games: Discussion (17 Aug 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...having Mr. Hickey, THG, Pro10, the OCI and the Rio Organising Committee of the Olympic Games - the five parties that chose not to co-operate with the committee - appear before it at a future date? Does the Minister have a view on the best way to approach the issue? I am very disappointed by the Minister and cannot understand why the board allowed Mr. Hickey, as president, to act as...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...located at the MBNA facility in Carrick-on-Shannon. This is where they should go. I ask the Minister to come to the House and give us an update on where those jobs will go. Are they coming to Ireland? Does he envisage they will go west of the Shannon where they are badly-needed in Carrick-on-Shannon?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Implications of Brexit for Transport, Tourism and Sport: Discussion (31 May 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...and it is one of the major tourist attractions. There is, however, a piece of infrastructure that is now missing. The Wild Atlantic Way is terrific, as is Ireland's Ancient East. Our area does not have the infrastructure of a hotel. In any town this gives confidence and it attracts visitors and all the guest houses and restaurants work off that flagship. All of these types of hotels...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: General Scheme of Road Traffic (Fixed Penalty - Drink Driving) Bill 2017: Discussion (Resumed) (17 May 2017)

Frank Feighan: ...phone and texting in the car. I have a hands-free kit, but I use and look at Google maps while driving through the city. In my heart and soul I know that is wrong and that I should pull in. Does this mean that down the road, if we reduce the blood alcohol limit so low that it will save lives, we will effectively ban the use of mobile phones in cars because people are texting? As...