Results 241-260 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to think that in looking forward to 2016, the 100th anniversary, we should plan for additional facilities with the OPW. This should not be just an aspiration. It could become a reality. I hope in the long term this will be one of our aims to be included in Seanad reform consideration. I cannot agree to the amendment to the Order of Business. I know Senator Norris to be an...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——with other leaders.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I should not mention a Member when he is not present. I have no difficulty allocating time to facilitate a lengthy debate, as long as Members require, on Seanad reform. The business for today has been agreed and arranged with the Minister. I do not wish to see any Senator being accused of being opportunistic. Business must be planned in a careful and meaningful way, which is what Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Who will contribute at that time?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Cummins called for a debate on suicide and Reach Out. I have no difficulty in allocating time for this. Senator Callely called for a debate on the economy with the Minister for Finance present. I intend to have a wide-ranging debate on this issue, which was called for last week. Senator Callely has now been appointed as spokesperson on the Government side for enterprise, trade and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies, I had this noted at the bottom of the page.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty in allocating time for the very worthwhile request made by Senators Leyden and Regan. We will try to organise that within the next three weeks because time is of the essence.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the national drugs strategy, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 11, motion re crime, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators correctly offered their congratulations to the cardinal designate, Archbishop Seán Brady. It is a joyous day for the people of Ireland. He is a brilliant man and a shining example in what he has done and achieved. He has now been acknowledged by His Holiness the Holy Father to receive this great honour. I want to be associated with our vote of congratulations to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I call on everybody on a non-political basis——

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Leader is not interrupted normally, although I acknowledge we are going through a teething period with new Members. Life is above parliamentary membership and I abhor that this has happened. I speak for all Members, irrespective of their political beliefs. We are all here to do our best to enhance the operation of the State, to improve the quality of life of our people and to provide...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Quinn, Healy Eames, Bradford and O'Reilly called for a debate on food. Senators are expert in many areas but when Senator Quinn addresses the House on food issues, I listen attentively. He has led by shining example in his career with his family and I was pleased to hear about how Ireland was represented at the World Food Fair in Germany. I will provide time for a debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty allocating time to debate this issue. The former Senator, Tom Fitzgerald, made many useful contributions in the House as Government Whip. The House has been enlightened by the contributions of Members representing Dingle over the years. Senator Hannigan called on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to update the House on the laws relating to...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Fine Gael can avail of Private Members' time and the Adjournment debate. There is great pressure on the Leader regarding debates. Pressing issues should be brought to the leaders of the various groups to consider how debate can best be facilitated. Senator Ellis called for a debate on the actions necessary to reduce the carnage on our roads. As former Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on education and I have no difficulty in allowing time for that. Likewise, I have no objection to a debate on pharmacies, as called for by Senator Feeney and others. The Minister for Health and Children gave the Department's explanation in this regard two weeks ago in this House, but I have no problem in facilitating a debate. Senators Bradford,...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I understand representatives of the industry are in Dublin today. All of us in rural areas know the importance of the pig industry and I will do all I can to ensure a debate takes place at the earliest possible time. I will report back to Senators tomorrow morning. I will convey to the Minister Senator Carty's strong views on the decision of the National Library regarding the Chief Herald....

Seanad: Serious Crime: Motion (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the role of the Government and the IDA in promoting Ireland as an attractive location for inward investment, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, motion re proposal for a Council regulation on the extension of EU social security regulations, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator should speak to the leader of his group.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Cummins and Coghlan commented on the motion, which is in the Dáil this morning. It is made under a particular provision of the treaty and if Ireland wishes to partake at the outset of negotiations, it must notify the President of the Council within three months of the proposal being published by the Commission. As we know, the proposal was published on 25 July and the...