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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to this continuing. It is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator from Cork may not be so aware but I believe Senator O'Reilly attended the opening and that, therefore, he knows fully-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Harris, Ormonde, Ó Murchú, Burke, Coffey, Alex White, McCarthy and Buttimer called for a debate on public sector reform. Senator Harris touched on the issue earlier and is correct in terms of how influential this House can be and the part we can play once we take ourselves seriously. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his attention to detail...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: How did I forget Senator Burke? He outlined his memory of various events. I will have no difficulty in having a debate on that matter at the earliest possible date. A good deal of legislation will come before the House between now and Christmas but as the Senator is the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I will do everything I can to make it happen as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I said I would consult the Cathaoirleach after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that the sitting be suspended from 2 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. I apologise to colleagues for this inconvenience. Something unforeseen has just arisen and I should be grateful for the support of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages, with Committee Stage to resume at the conclusion of the Order of Business. The business of the House shall be interrupted for 90 minutes at the conclusion of Committee Stage, following which Report and Final Stages will be taken, to conclude today.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Coghlan, Regan, Alex White, Burke and Walsh called for the a discussion on the issues raised yesterday in regard to NAMA, in particular in respect of mortgage holders and how the Government can assist them in this difficult time. I agree fully with all the sentiments expressed by colleagues who can put their questions to the Minister or Minister of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister for Health and Children must inform me, as Leader, before the Order of Business tomorrow morning as to why that carry-on is being allowed. It does not make sense. I will take up the matter with the Minister immediately after the Order of Business today and report back to this House in the morning. I thank Senator Prendergast for bringing the matter to the attention of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Many young colleagues will have an opportunity to experience the Upper House and make a massive contribution to public life on behalf of their constituencies. I look forward to welcoming those two new colleagues to assist us in our deliberations. Senator Quinn brought e-health and telemedicine to the attention of the House. I wish to learn much more about that. It makes sense to me. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re vacancy on the Seanad Agricultural Panel, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business, and No. 2, Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Ó Murchú, Mullen, Leyden, Keaveney, Norris, Daly, Ellis, Coghlan, Walsh, Hannigan, Hanafin, McDonald, Regan, Callely and Burke all welcomed the great news that Fr. Michael Sinnott has returned after having been in captivity. Many people all around the world were praying for his safe return. Thanks be to God he has returned after 32 days in captivity....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The majority of Members of this House are elected by 99.7% of our elected-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Anyone elected by 25% of their electorate has something to look at. Let us call a spade a spade.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As one who could not get elected with 7,555 votes and for whom there was no seat, I can speak from a position of strength. Senator Mullen called for a debate on the issue of asylum seekers and brought to the attention of the House a report dealing with the dignity of the human being. I agree with the Senator and have no difficulty allowing time for a debate on the matter. Senator Leyden...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is Senator Norris's idea.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames again raised matters of serious concern to her. Senator Ellis has called on Senator Buttimer to assist Senator Healy Eames in regard to the serious experiences outlined by her this morning. Perhaps Senator Buttimer will update the House on this matter next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is completely inappropriate to interrupt the Leader when responding to questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We all support the independence of the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This never happened in the past-----