During a discussion with the Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Patrick Honohan, on the banking crisis reports at the Joint Oireachtas Commitee on Finance and the Public Service, I said: My query is about this commission of investigation. From the words he has used, I wonder whether we need another commission of investigation or an inquiry..

On the 15th June 2010, I spoke at the National Dairy Council's Annual Conference and AGM.

For further details of the conference, please click here.

To read my speech from the conference, please click here.

During a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Commitee on European Affairs on the General Affairs and Foreign Affairs Council meetings, I asked: On the enlargement of the Union and Iceland, decisions have been made today on whether that will be on the agenda next week. Is it possible for the Minister to tell me Ireland’s position in this regard?...

During a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Commitee on Finance and the Public Services which discussed the Commission of Investigation into the Banking Crisis with the Minister of Finance, I said: It is very interesting that at present, the Dodd-Frank Bill is going through the United States Senate. It is aimed at achieving almost the same outcomes...

Animo TV are looking for participants for the second series of my popular retail advice programme, Feargal Quinn’s Retail Therapy.

On Saturday, 22nd May, I was part of the Judging Panel on RTE Radio 1's 'On the Business" for the Brand Bursary Final where the Vard Partnership gave one worthy food company EUR10,000 worth of branding.

To listen to a podcast of the programme, please click here.

I spoke on the Today with Pat Kenny show (RTE Radio 1) on the real need for the acceptance of my new Construction Contracts Bill 2010. The Bill will improve payment practices and therefore much needed cashflow in the construction industry, particularly aiding sub-contractors. It will also provide for an alternative dispute resolution mechanism. I was joined by Tom Parlon of the Construction Industry Federation and Tiling Contractor Tony O’Leary.

For a podcast of the programme, please click here.

During a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, the regulation of lobbyists was discussed with Dr. Raj Chari. I said: It is a topic that has always interested me. I have been a Member of the Seanad for almost 18 years and I did not know that lobbying existed before I came in...

During a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, I said: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, for giving us such a wide briefing on what is happening around the world. I refer to an issue touched on by the Minister, namely, that of Sudan...

During a meeting of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, I said: My questions have been covered by others. One relates to the exact point made by Deputy Pat Breen on Haiti. I come from a marketing background and it seems to me that sometimes, if one is to obtain support, one must ensure it is recognised. I fear that in the case of Haiti...