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Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We know that happened when Senator Coffey's party was last in government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The standard rate of tax under the Senator's party was 35%.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The people of Ireland have never forgiven Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: They have never given the Senator's party a mandate in the interim.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That was before the Senator was born.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Due to the fact that there was no room at the inn on this side of the House, the Senator went to the opposite side.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Harris, Norris, O'Malley, O' Sullivan, Regan, Buttimer and Hanafin-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I would take great pleasure in doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Cathaoirleach has spoken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Cathaoirleach has spoken. Senators O'Toole, Harris, Norris, O'Malley, O'Sullivan, Regan, Buttimer and Hanafin requested a debate on the difficulties being experienced as a result of challenges to law and order in Mayo and other parts of the country. On Thursday next, all Senators will be able to make statements on gangland crime during an all-day debate on the subject. I look forward to...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009, formerly the Social Welfare Bill 2009; No. 1a, motion for earlier signature; and No. 28, Private Members' motion No. 36 regarding proposals to establish a national asset management agency, NAMA. The Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, spokespersons may speak for...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Mary White, Boyle, Coffey, MacSharry, John Paul Phelan, Ross, Callely, Corrigan, Bacik, Hanafin, Coghlan, Healy Eames, Mullen and Regan gave their opinions on the ESRI's serious report published this morning. We must certainly allow time for this to be debated. All day today and all night tonight, possibly very late tonight, we have the Social...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Quinn raised the issue of internship and upskilling. The Senator brought a serious matter to our attention. I will have inquiries made and will be in touch with the Minister's office later today regarding what has been highlighted in the House. Senator Healy Eames called for the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House for a debate. I have no difficulty in making...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2009: Second Stage (29 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 3.15 p.m. Question, "That Committee Stage be taken at 3.15 p.m.", put and declared carried.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, referral to joint committee of motion re Bord Bia, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: What about Senators John Paul Phelan and Norris?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Was Senator Regan overlooked?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Twomey, Walsh, Norris, Hanafin, Coghlan, Feeney, Bacik, Mary White, Healy Eames, Wilson, Regan, McDonald, Cannon and McFadden expressed serious concerns about proposed legislation and difficulties with issues regarding children. I am pleased to inform the House that the Minister of State will be in the House next Wednesday with the Adoption Bill 2009....

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We will be dealing with legislation all week. It has always been the case that legislation takes priority, and it will continue to be the case. The Bills that we will discuss today and tomorrow were urgently requested and required. The Companies Bill 2009 is a huge and important Bill. The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment is in the House today, as was requested...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: He would be a wonderful representative in Europe. As an experienced representative, he would be well received in the west and in our area.