Feargal Quinn is an independent member of Seanad Éireann.
When I first became a Senator, the one thing that really surprised me was how much important work went on in Leinster House, almost unknown to the general public. I hope my newly redesigned website will stimulate your interest and participation in the legislative process. If enough people follow it closely, that process will get better - and more responsive to people's needs.
Miriam Meets...Senator Feargal Quinn and his first cousin Ruairi Quinn, TD
Friday, 26 March 2010
Miriam O'Callaghan meets first cousins, entrepreneur Senator Feargal Quinn and Ruairi Quinn, Labour Party TD (RTE Radio 1). To listen to a podcast of the programme, press 'play' (below):
Rethinking Carbon Tax / Joining European Central Time
Thursday, 25 March 2010
During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: The French Government made an announcement on Tuesday, which was reported yesterday, that it would abandon its intention to introduce a carbon tax. The French Government said the tax would make France uncompetitive against a number of countries in Europe without a carbon tax...
During a Seanad debate on the Finance Bill 2010, I said: Senator MacSharry spoke about the suggestion of a subsidy for the traders and retailers near the Border. While I have no idea how this could be made to work, it seems a much better solution than the proposals I have heard from others...
During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: I raise the issue of scare-mongering and the danger that we will have a nanny State. My attention was drawn to three reports in recent times...
"The Retail Street Fighter" - Business Interview in The Sunday Times
Sunday, 21 March 2010
"Feargal Quinn is not shy. Within a minute of meeting, he launches into a discussion about the spelling of his name. (It used to be Fearghal, but he dropped the "h" as a youth.) He tests me on his email address before lamenting that messages get lost in the ether through misspellings..."
During a Seanad debate on Head Shops, I said: It has been interesting to listen to the contributions of Senators McFadden and Glynn, and events in Sligo last night clearly are of great concern.
I must admit that as I did not know a great deal about head shops, I have investigated the subject to learn something.I apologise if I stick to some of the information about which I had no personal experience...
During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: I understand from newspaper reports today that the Taoiseach intends to announce an innovation task force report. Even though he will announce it today, Members have some idea as to its contents. It appears that the word “innovation” is extremely important...
Committee on European Affairs - Meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister
Thursday, 11 March 2010
During a meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Affairs, I said: The Foreign Minister and the ambassador are very welcome. As others have stated, we are impressed with the manner in which the delegation has presented its views to us. Turkey will be very welcome into the European Union because it has a young population and we are in need of a youthful population..
During the Order of Business in the Seanad, I said: The way one judges a society is how it looks after its underprivileged and those who are unable to look after themselves...
Book Review - 'Beyond Business' by John Browne in The Irish Times
Tuesday, 09 March 2010
It is not a pleasant sight to see a hero, someone who was elected “the most admired leader” for four years running, having to resign in a scandal that covered the front pages of Britain’s dailies for days when it broke, due to his swearing an untrue affidavit denying he was introduced to his partner through an escort agency...
"First we had the Brennan brothers revamping hotels around the country in 'At Your Service'. Now Feargal Quinn, in a new TV series called 'Retail Therapy', has advice for retailers..."
