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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris is part of a group and his leader, Senator O'Toole, represents him.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I can see how disappointed Senator Norris is by Senator Bacik leaving the Independent benches. I know the great wishes the Senator extended to her yesterday were heartfelt and really meant. Senator O'Reilly referred to rural transport, which is to be debated in the House this evening. As Members all know, this magnificent service was an initiative of the current Government. Some 151,000...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator has moved seats. I was looking at where he had been sitting.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I hope not. Senator Walsh raised the OECD report and matters of concern outlined in the House. We must take those into account. I have read the IMF report and we do not want to see proposals on what could happen in that regard. The IMF report is very supportive of many of the policies pursued by the Government currently and everybody should read that document in full as it is the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----where the waste is.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Who is answerable now?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney asked for an update on the water and sewerage position and I have no difficulty in leaving time aside for that. Senator Healy Eames outlined her concerns on constituency issues in Galway and I agree with her proposals regarding the putting in place of a salaries ceiling.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Hannigan also mentioned the "Prime Time" programme and I have already given my views on the IMF and NAMA. The Government is on the right road. Senator Twomey also highlighted issues and I again state that the commission looks after the affairs of the Houses of the Oireachtas. Senator Quinn mentioned Aer Lingus and news that almost 670 staff are to be laid off there, which is to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Holding elections on Saturdays or Sundays seems logical to me.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister can look at this in two and half years, when the next election is due.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Regan and Mullen expressed their views on expenditure in the House. The Goodbody report carried out a root and branch review of the operations of expenses of Oireachtas Members and everything pertaining to them. That report was carried out independently, thoroughly and professionally. I hope the new Ceann Comhairle and commission will consider it and spare the taxpayer any more...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I did not hear that squeak.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This issue should be addressed in the budget. Senators should do everything possible to ensure-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am saying it loud and clear-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----that it is never the wrong time to do the right thing, particularly in the case of this family and many others. The population of the country has increased by 1 million, most of whom are in the high risk age group. I refer, in particular, to those in the 18 to 35 year age group who returned to Ireland and have been in employment for the past ten years or so. These are the people who...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I provided such a response. I agree with the Senator that there should be a ceiling.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I apologise to the Cathaoirleach for the confusion. The debate on No. 2 may not conclude prior to 5 p.m.; it may continue for two or three days. Private Members' business will be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Seanad: Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Next Wednesday. Committee Stage ordered for Wednesday, 14 October 2009.

Seanad: Public Transport: Motion (7 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009 - Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn at 2 p.m., if not previously concluded.