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Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities. (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In my home town of Castlepollard I can look back to when the Cathaoirleach was chairman of the health board and the Minister and his father were members of the health board with us when we took the decision to place these very important patients out in the community. It was a great step forward. I thank all the members of the board at that time who allowed the three fabulous residential...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009 - Second Stage. It is proposed to take No. 1 at the conclusion of the Order of Business. Spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes, and Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, McCarthy, Keaveney, Cannon, Harris, Norris, Hanafin, Hannigan, Corrigan, Twomey, Ormonde, Mullen, Ó Murchú, Bradford, Mary White, Coghlan, Callely and Leyden all expressed their shock and horror. I have been a Member of this House for a long time and have never seen one issue dominate the entire Order of Business. The seriousness with which colleagues have...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: All these matters and issues must be dealt with and we have got to show a lead as legislators in introducing regulations for the protection of children for the future. All morning as colleagues spoke in the strongest, most forcible and passionate way the thought went through my mind that the report brings us up to 1990. What is the situation from 1990 to today? It has been pointed out that...

Seanad: Property Services (Regulation) Bill 2009: Order for Second Stage (21 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the appointment of the Ombudsman and No. 2, motion recommending Ms Emily O'Reilly for appointment by the President to be the Information Commissioner, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude within 25 minutes, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed three minutes and the Minister to be called three...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Ryan, Feeney, Coghlan, Hanafin, Norris, Daly, Twomey, Callely, Mullen, Quinn, Ó Murchú and Mary White expressed their strong views, shock and horror, at the report which has focused the attention of everyone in the country on events we wish had never happened. Violence and crimes were perpetrated against children. Senators will have an opportunity tomorrow to...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Committee Stage, resumed; No. 2, Statements on the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse; and No. 34, motion 30 re the Monageer report. It is proposed that No. 1, the Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Committee Stage, resume at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Statements on the Report of...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Healy Eames, Mary White, Coffey, Keaveney, Mullen, Buttimer, Coghlan, Hanafin, McCarthy and Callely all expressed their views on the Ryan report. I welcome the Taoiseach's comments and his invitation and request for the religious orders to meet with him on the serious situation in which they find themselves. A special Cabinet meeting took place last night, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on jobs. Yesterday, the House had a discussion on the National Asset Management Agency, NAMA. I was disappointed the full time allowed for the debate was not availed of. Be that as it may, I thank the leaders for their co-operation and assistance in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty in providing further time for a debate on jobs which is a priority issue for the future. However, given the amount of legislation coming to this House, I suggest any Member who wishes to bring this issue to the Minister's attention should do so when he is in the House tomorrow morning for the Finance Bill 2009. That would be an ideal opportunity for colleagues to bring...

Seanad: Monageer Report: Motion (27 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re transfer of functions of Bord Iascaigh Mhara - back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Finance Bill 2009 - all Stages, with Second Stage to commence at the conclusion of No. 1, to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with spokespersons having 12 minutes to speak, all other Senators eight...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It was 24 May actually.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, McCarthy, Callely, O'Donovan, Bacik, Harris, Ó Murchú, Buttimer, Butler, McFadden, Coffey and Mullen expressed strong views on the report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse, a matter of serious concern to every person on the island of Ireland. I have no difficulty in providing further time for debate, as agreed with the leaders of the groups, when...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Credit unions have made an immense contribution to every small income-earning family in every town and village and of every political creed. They are to be congratulated for their success. However, as Senator O'Toole has pointed out, certain areas must be debated. Perhaps the Senator will raise the issue with the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who will be in the House for part of our...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Young and new candidates make up 40% of those who are standing for my party in the local elections. They have to become known by the public. We will not go on forever, so we have to bring along the next generation.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole and other colleagues will have to understand that when they make their views known.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In regard to conduct at election time, Senator Buttimer has brought the word "conduct" to my attention. Those who go on pilgrimage should be allowed a postal vote. This is not always the case, however. Senator Walsh called for a debate on equality issues. I have no difficulty in allocating time for this issue. Senator Healy Eames referred to the dreadful death of Melissa Mahon. This has...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling. The fear must be put in the law in regard to penalties.