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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Fitzgerald and others spoke of what is being experienced in Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin. One's heart would go out to some of the parents and poor unfortunate children waiting for operations there. I will certainly endeavour to have the Minister come to the House as a matter of urgency to deal specifically with what has been taking place. I compliment TV3. One of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is something to give balance.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is good news and should be divulged. It should not be kept secret.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Alex White, Boyle and Donohoe spoke about the budget. I again confirm this debate can take place and also include the McCarthy report, the report of the Commission on Taxation and all these issues and challenges facing the Government at present. Senators Boyle and Prendergast spoke about the report published today on the National Economic and Social Forum. I have no difficulty...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator also pointed out the challenges regarding 80% of the schools with no hot water. This is an alarming statistic and is something we can really do something about.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Senator for bringing it to the attention of the House today. Senator Norris spoke about human rights issues. We have always been very supportive of the Senator regarding anything he wishes to bring to the attention of the House and to support him with debates from time to time.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Keaveney, Ormonde and Regan offered their congratulations to the Garda, the Department and all the agencies following the major haul of cigarettes in Greenore yesterday, which we all witnessed on television last night. We certainly offer our congratulations to them. Senator Keaveney spoke about the penalties. If the fines are as we hear they are, we should introduce emergency...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I can assure the Senator it will be in his office. It is being proceeded with. It definitively outlines the status of both those Bills at present. Senators de Búrca and Regan spoke about reducing the speed limits and alcohol testing. I understand that the Bill will provide for mandatory testing at the scene of all accidents, which we must all welcome. I congratulate the Garda Síochána...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I was slightly concerned, but I had no sherry trifle so it was a zero rating.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Donohoe and Walsh called for the Minister for Transport to come to the House to discuss proceedings at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport yesterday. Some alarming statistics emerged from that meeting. I will allow all the time that is necessary to debate this report. I know it will return to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport again. Senator Glynn called on me...

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on developments in Northern Ireland, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5.10 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed five minutes, on which Senators may share time, and the Minister to be called upon not later than 5 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is good.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, MacSharry, Coghlan, Ó Murchú, Buttimer, Regan, Callely, McFadden, Hannigan, Hanafin, Walsh and O'Reilly expressed their opinions on matters pertaining to the Order of Business. It is my intention to start the debate on the NAMA legislation at 10.30 a.m. next Monday, with Committee and remaining Stages on Tuesday and Wednesday. The procedure in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----that there were seven candidates in County Westmeath - three men and four ladies - but the three men were elected on that occasion. As we all know, it is up to the electorate to elect the best person.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Women, if the Senator so wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I refer to the issue of the bus gate which Senator Bacik highlighted. The damage it is doing to business in the city centre is appalling. Trade in some stores is down by 50%. The issue must be addressed as a matter of urgency. I thank all those who are trying to deal with the difficulties traders are experiencing. If something is not done, many shops in the area will be closed in January...

Seanad: Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister and take this opportunity, as Leader, to congratulate him for all he did for the safe return of Sharon Commins and her friend. I wish the Minister well, along with GOAL and all those who worked hard on this matter. I also wish the Minister well with regard to Father Sinnott. We all hope and pray that he will return to his congregation and his family in the not too...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Second Stage (resumed); No. 2, Criminal Procedure Bill 2009 — Committee Stage; and No. 32, Private Members' motion No. 36 re measures aimed at assisting those in financial difficulty. It is proposed that No. 1 shall resume at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., that...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator knows that is not true.