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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I cannot hear the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In the words of a very famous former Senator, colleague and Minister of State, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I know Senator Mary White and all her colleagues today recognise it was the right thing to do and it is the right time to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will pass on the strong views on blasphemy expressed by Senator Norris. The Deputy Leader, Senator Dan Boyle, proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, seconded by Senator Norris, regarding No. 25. I agree with the proposal to amend the Order of Business that No. 25 be taken before No. 1 if that is agreed by the House.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second and Subsequent Stages. Second Stage will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business, to conclude at 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded. Spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes, all other Senators for seven minutes and Senators may share time by agreement of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There is no rushing.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is very unfair.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It happens when one hits 60.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Mullen, Alex White, Twomey, Norris, Butler, Hanafin, Coghlan, Ó Murchú, Regan, Callely, Cummins, Healy-Eames, Bacik, McFadden and Buttimer all expressed their views, and some misunderstood that this House does not guillotine legislation. This House never rushes through a Bill. As much time as is possible and required is made available-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators are breezing in here on a cloud of misunderstanding.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As I said here two weeks ago, it is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That was never more true than today.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There are many precedents. It is a long time until 2 o'clock, 3 o'clock or 4 o'clock in the morning. I will not guillotine a Bill in this House for anybody or any party.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: No Bill under my stewardship in this House has ever been guillotined. Give credit where credit is due. No Bill has ever been guillotined under my leadership in this House and I want the record corrected.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is not contrary to precedence. I accept the experience on which the view was made.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It has been a long established practice-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, it has.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Anything to be helpful. This Leader has always been accommodating, as all fair-minded colleagues would have to agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will read the Order of Business on No. 1 to be helpful to colleagues.