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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Chair for his protection. Senator Ó Domhnaill called for a debate on the residential banking sector report. I can agree to such a debate, which would be very timely. I am sure all Members will agree that it was very big of Senator Buttimer to offer his congratulations to the Kerry football team. He also called for a debate on Ireland. I would have no difficulty with such a...

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Christmas recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 55 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business; that the contribution of each Group Leader shall not exceed 3 minutes; the contribution of every other Senator shall not exceed 2 minutes; and the reply of the Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with spokespersons having 15 minutes to speak, all other Senators ten minutes, on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House, and Second Stage to adjourn at 2 p.m. if not previously concluded. The Minister shall...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There is no room over here for Senator Buttimer.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Mullen, Mary White, Buttimer and Coffey raised the transport Bill. In reply to Senator Fitzgerald, I will give whatever time is required - definitely a week to ten days - between the Second Stage and Committee Stage of this Bill. On the serious concerns expressed by Senators this morning, particularly Senator Mary White, regarding the abuse of 30,000 children,...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator MacSharry called again for a debate on the economy - there was a good debate in the House yesterday evening - and also on the various reports that have been published. These are for our consideration as legislators. When we have discussed them and made our views known to the Government, it will then assess the views of colleagues from all sides of both Houses and then make up its...

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is why the Minister is called Noel - Little Christmas Day.

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On Tuesday, 6 October 2009. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 6 October 2009.

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Second Stage (24 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On Tuesday, 6 October 2009 at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 6 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, O'Sullivan, Regan, Hannigan, Coghlan, Mullen, Coffey, Norris and Glynn congratulated everyone on the successful "Yes" vote in the Lisbon treaty referendum. I congratulate the Taoiseach, the Government and the leaders of all other parties that supported the "Yes" vote. I congratulate the people of Ireland, 58% of whom came out to vote in the Lisbon...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I compliment Senator O'Toole on a masterful performance last Sunday night on "The Week in Politics". He was around in 1987. He has the enormous experience of addressing the need of the nation previously and someone like him, who is a distinguished Member of this House, gives people hope when he appears on such a popular show as "The Week in Politics". On the issue raised by Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----for safety measures. I will pass on the Senator's request. I am aware the Senator will be speaking to his county manager who is working very closely with the OPW on this issue with a view to seeing if it can be addressed in the coming week. Senator Leyden called for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to address in the House the issues he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: With regard to Senator Buttimer's remarks, I have already responded on the call for a debate on the future of politics. I fully agree with the Senator's sentiments on job creation. Senator Glynn called for a debate on insurance premia, including for public liability, employers' liability and commercial and private motor insurance. As the Senator stated, there has been a huge increase in the...

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Committee Stage (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I do not have any problem with that.

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Committee Stage (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have no objection. Question again put: "That the words proposed to be deleted stand."

Seanad: Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009: Committee Stage (6 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven, on which Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, and the Minister shall be...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Why did the Senator ask then?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Coghlan, Norris, Ormonde and Hanafin all expressed concern over FÁS. As we all know, the Bill the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment announced yesterday will be before the House very shortly. I welcome the reduction in the membership of the board from 17 to 11. All matters pertaining to FÁS and its role can be discussed without a deadline when...