Franco Galea's Speech -19/04/2005

[Cristoforo]

*Gibberish*

[argo]

I listened to Franco Galea's speech on 106.6 FM between 9.00 and 9.30 pm. This man speaks 100% sense. He touched all the sore points which are regularly brought up here and even some innovative ones.

This true Nationalist is putting his political career on the line in the interest of the country. He said that he does mot care what label some people might give him as long as he raises awareness about the acute immigration problem. He mentioned some alarming figures. He deserves all the support that he can get.

Chris can you post the link to the MP3 so that those who missed it can update themselves?

[Marco Polo]

please post the file in this thread if possible. If not then email it to me please and i will do so.

[malsey]

I will surely vote for IE. However such people should be helped. I can imagine how much the leadership and dolores will work against him, since they do not bother so much about malta to be a refugee campus

[malsey]

Kieku dan id diskors qalu lowell(li xeba jghid bhalhom) minn jaf kemm jiktbu il hmir tal bidnija, peppi, il jrs kontrih.



MP demands tough action on employment of migrants

Nationalist MP Franco Galea yesterday urged the government to amend legislation so as to impose tough penalties on those who illegally employ migrants.

Mr Galea said during an adjournment speech in Parliament that Malta should no longer tolerate the illegal employment of migrants to the detriment of Maltese workers. Nor should Malta tolerate the employment of migrants who were paid "peanuts" and treated badly.

Mr Galea said those found to have employed migrants illegally should be made liable to a six-month jail term for each illegal employment and a fine of up to Lm25,000. A court should also be able to close down establishments where such workers were found working and revoke licences.

Mr Galea said contractors working for the government and local councils should be bound to engage only Maltese or EU workers. Workers should be made to carry an ID card all the time.

The Nationalist MP insisted that Malta should not continue to be made to shoulder the burden of so many illegal immigrants. Former colonial powers, in particular, should assume their responsibilities after having exploited the countries from where the migrants came.

Mr Galea referred to the trafficking of Chinese who came here to study English and asked whether the schools they were registered with had reported them missing. Was it realistic that a person was jailed for just two and a half years for human trafficking?

He also insisted that non-governmental organisations which received government financial aid should produce audited accounts explaining what they had done with the money.

Mr Galea said the Maltese people had evolved from a mixture of people from several nations and this process would continue in the future. Diversity was good. But one had to admit that the integration of the people who came here as illegal immigrants was a serious problem. Integration should not be forced and he could understand the concerns of some Maltese who wondered who the migrants really were and how they managed to pay for their trip here when their countries were so poor.

The migrants came from cultures which were very different from those of the Maltese. Those who came to Malta had to respect local values, customs and traditions. The Maltese could not sell their country or their religion in the interests of tolerance.





http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=184453

[SetteCento]

i have heared his speach.This MP is a truly genuine politician! very rare to hear such politician in speaking of what concern the soul of a nation.

[Admin]

As I said on AveMelita way back - KUDOS to Franco Galea! I say Franco Galea take over post of prime minister instead of Gonzi, jekk il-bambin irid. :p

[Marco Polo]

I tried to edit the mp3 file so that we only get the franco galea part but the program had some error in reading the file and I dont have the time to play around. Here is the link anyway and franco galea speaks in the last 30 minutes i am told:

http://www.parliament.gov.mt/information/Parliament%20Audio%20Files/256%2019-04-2005%206.00.00%20PM.mp3

[argo]

Do listen to the full speech because the report on The Times leaves out some important points.

Also do not for a moment think that Franco Galea is alone among our MP's who hold such views. He has supporters from both sides of the house.

[PERICLES]

He has supporters from both sides of the house.

They should speak up then. Silence is unacceptable.

[PERICLES]

As for Franco Galea, there's only one phrase to describe him.......A TRUE POLITICIAN!!!

[Artist]

Franco Galea's speech reflects the Maltese people's sentiment.
He puts the interest of our nation first and foremost.
A good politician.

[PERICLES]

Franco Galea's speech was awesome. When the party candidates will knock my door I will know exactly what to tell them.

[wiking]

Does anyone know Franco Galea's email? I think we should encourage lots of people to send him messages of support. I will for sure.

[Niccolo]

By tomorrow I'll have made an edited version of the mp3 of Franco Galea's speech. I'll cut out all the crap and leave only Galea's 30 min speech.

[PERICLES]

By tomorrow I'll have made an edited version of the mp3 of Franco Galea's speech. I'll cut out all the crap and leave only Galea's 30 min speech.

Yes please do. It was nauseating to hear Louis Galea :(

[Niccolo]

Just e-mailed Franco Galea's edited speech to Marco Polo. He'll upload it soon.

I cut out all the crap and just kept the juice ;)

[argo]

Well done Niccolo! This is a very important speech. We should email it to as many people as possible.

[Marco Polo]

Here we go boys and girls:

Click here: http://www.vivamalta.org/audio/francogalea19042005.mp3
thanks niccolo

[malsey]

Which programm u have to use to hear it?



Here we go boys and girls:

Click here (http://www.vivamalta.org/Franco_Galea19-04-2005.mp3%20in)
(http://www.vivamalta.org/Franco_Galea19-04-2005.mp3%20in)
thanks niccolo

[Marco Polo]

sorry mals. some error in the filename. ill rename and upload again later.

[Canadian Charlie]

Doesn't work:(

[Angelfish]

They should speak up then. Silence is unacceptable.

Now I just wonder why on earth that speech got only a few lines mention in the Times and no mention at all in the Independent and the PN party media. I guess that the various mouthpieces in the media have been ordered to ignore him in the hope that he will shut up and go away and that hopefully he will not be voted in next time.
:rolleyes:

[Angelfish]

As for Franco Galea, there's only one phrase to describe him.......A TRUE POLITICIAN!!!
He is th true and honest voice of the people, esp the section that has been purposely rendered voiceless.

[Marco Polo]

ok, working now. had an error with the filename.

http://www.vivamalta.org/audio/francogalea19042005.mp3

click it to stream or right-click to download it.