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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the report by the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin (resumed), to resume at the conclusion of the Order of Business, on which spokespersons may speak for 20 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, and with the Minister to be called upon not later than...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is a 48-bed hospital.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I cannot answer for my predecessor.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Pseudo-intellectual.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On debating the Ryan and Murphy reports, as the weeks go along there will be no difficulty in allocating time to allow colleagues to give further comment. In particular I accept in Senator Bacik's point that she raised on re-reading the report which is a massive report. One of the great strengths of the House is that we will be able to allocate the time to revisit the report and perhaps...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It takes a lot of experience.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It takes a lot of experience which is sadly lacking on the Opposition benches. Senior, experienced people-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I do not envisage an Independent Member being part of the Government, particularly Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole correctly pointed out to the House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We must have balance in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We cannot have the doom and gloom merchants of the Opposition taking over completely.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: They try, but it will not happen as long as I am Leader of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If there was a vacancy here, the Senator would be in it.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole and other colleagues spoke about the threats of industrial action. I support their calls. There will be no difficulty in allocating time to discuss the constitutional rights of individuals. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform will make himself available for such a debate, as he has already done many times this year, including today. Senator Prendergast spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is good for all public representatives to be able to share in good news. It is not just in the city of Dublin and other well heeled areas that investment is taking place. Many have worked long and hard on the issue of the Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar, including Senator Glynn, Senator McFadden's father when he was a member of the health board and the Cathaoirleach. We all welcome...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----but which is now, thankfully, fully occupied.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That included €5 million for the refurbishment of Level 0.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I know Senator McFadden will share these good wishes when she is on local radio in the future and not just give one side of the story.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have great regard for Senator McFadden as a young Senator and I am doing everything I can to assist her in her requests.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is heading that way and will appreciate his time in the Seanad when he gets there. With regard to the value of Mullingar hospital, I share Senator Glynn's view that as Oireachtas Members we would not be worth our salt if we were not supporting the consultants in one of the best and most efficient hospitals in the country. The administrator, Mr. O'Callaghan, deserves a gold medal...