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Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome this Bill. I am aware that today's debate is under a time constraint but I will make a more lengthy contribution at the next stage. The intellectual property rights of citizens are sacrosanct. I have been closely associated with this industry for more than 30 years and know that we are viewed, throughout the world, as a country that can be relied and depended on. Most of Europe...

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move that the Order of Business be moved to 5.30 p.m. so that we can conclude this business.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Members for their understanding regarding the obligation to extend the Order of Business. The leader of the Opposition has left the Chamber to check some files. I wanted to get through Second Stage this evening with Members' permission and co-operation. I am grateful for Members' co-operation in making this happen and in getting the House to its present position. I also thank the...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No.1, motion re the Committee of Selection, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business, and No. 2, Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with spokespersons having 12 minutes, all other Senators eight minutes, and on which Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, Senator Bacik's microphone does not seem to be turned on and we on this side of the Chamber cannot hear her contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Boyle, McCarthy, Leyden, Buttimer, Quinn and O'Toole expressed shock and horror at the terrible tragedy involving the two firemen in Bray. Senator de Búrca raised this issue yesterday. This House should send our sympathies to the families concerned. I know at first hand the significant investment that has been made in the fire service over the past 30 years because my...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: There is no excuse in the wide world for not giving funds to local authorities. This is the responsibility of local authorities and their members. We must give them the financial resources they need to appoint full-time personnel in areas with populations in excess of 50,000. The time has come and I support the calls made on the issue. Senators O'Toole and Boyle spoke about the pressing...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer spoke about emigrants in Europe. I can invite the Minister concerned to discuss that serious issue. Senators Boyle and Quinn spoke about the appropriation accounts and Senator Quinn called for a debate on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. A number of debates have been requested this morning. Independent Senators will be proposing a motion for Private...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, redrafted. The Minister has already said that, of which I am sure the Senator was very well aware, given his contacts in the Law Library.

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 88 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Committee of Selection be appointed and do consist of the following members:— An Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senators Paddy Burke, Dan Boyle, Donie Cassidy, Maurice Cummins, Frances Fitzgerald, Tony Kett, Francis O'Brien, Ann Ormonde, Joe O'Toole, Alex White, Diarmuid Wilson.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

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

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that we break until 11.30 a.m. Based on the length of yesterday's Order of Business, I estimated we would not be ready to receive the Minister until 11.30 a.m.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: They are a healthy crowd. It is because of the River Shannon.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On Wednesday, 3 October.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On Wednesday 3 October at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill — Committee Stage and a1, which is on the Supplementary Order Paper. It is my pleasant duty to inform the House that the Taoiseach has appointed Senator Wilson as Government Chief Whip to the 23rd Seanad and has reappointed Senator Glynn as Assistant Government Chief Whip to the 23rd Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take Private Members' business between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.