Seanad Debate Vol. 187 No. 2 Order of Business.

Senator Eugene Regan:    I wish to raise an issue that is current and relevant. On the first meeting of the House two weeks ago, Members suggested that were such issues to be discussed, perhaps more interest would be taken in the Seanad’s work. I wish to raise the unexplained payments to the most senior political figure in the land, that is, the outcome to date of the Mahon tribunal. I call for a debate on standards in public office because the issues that have arisen at this juncture diminish us all. This affects the standing of all politicians, casts aspersions and creates a general belief to the effect that there is no integrity in politics. All are tarred with the same brush. This has a corrosive effect in that it becomes expected that this is what occurs in politics and among all politicians. Continue reading Seanad Debate Vol. 187 No. 2 Order of Business….

Senator Eugene Regan of Fine Gael defends the party’s earlier silence on the Taoiseach’s money transactions

Senator Regan defends Fine Gael’s pre-election position on the Taoiseach’s money transactions.

Audio here (second link) http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0921/morningireland.html

Eugene debates with Brian Cowan on Prime Time

Senator Eugene Regan on RTE Prime Time, debating with Brian Cowan TD, Minister for Finance, over the Taoiseach’s financial affairs.

Main link (real player required) http://www.rte.ie/news/2007/0913/primetime_av.html?2288379,null,230

Taoiseach Must Explain €300,000 Worth of Payments – Regan

Continue reading Taoiseach Must Explain €300,000 Worth of Payments – Regan…