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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In other jurisdictions fingerprinting is used for the same purpose. All of these issues can be discussed with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when she is in the House for two days next week and on Second Stage of the social welfare Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Hannigan spoke about his meeting with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, at which he discussed various issues. The Senator indicates that €5 billion worth of property taken over by NAMA is in the North. This is a matter on which we can have a debate in the House. It is a challenge for NAMA - perhaps, in one way, an advantage - that properties outside the State may be of...

Seanad: Consumer Protection (Gift Vouchers) Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re joint report on Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: Interim arrangement on enhanced role of Houses of the Oireachtas, to be taken, without debate, at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Statute Law Revision Bill 2009 - All Stages, with Second Stage to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, on which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Okay.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am adopting the procedure used in the other House.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators know from where I am coming.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is on the "Today with Pat Kenny" at the moment but I shall talk to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is a more serious form of entertainment.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is making a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator's mobile telephone is interfering with the sound system.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Perhaps the word "three" triggered it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Fine Gael took a shilling off the pension. That is what Senator McFadden meant to say.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As always.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is an appalling statement.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: He received an assurance in the meantime.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I assure Senator Hannigan that every Senator will be given an opportunity to speak on the topic of climate change. As I am spokesperson for the Department of the Taoiseach, I propose to take the Bill after the Order of Business in the presence of the Minister of State, Deputy Carey. I will be present to adjust matters, if required.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Boyle, Leyden, Healy Eames, Hanafin, Norris, Ó Murchú, O'Reilly, Donohoe, Callely, McFadden, Buttimer, Bacik, Doherty and McCarthy either welcomed or expressed constructive opposition to the budget. The budget debate will begin at 3 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. However, if other Senators wish to make a contribution, I propose to continue the debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am correcting inaccuracies to give balance to the debate. I am sure all colleagues appreciate and welcome the fact that vulnerable children and low income families will be protected from the reductions in child benefit. The qualified child payment for those in receipt of social welfare payments will increase by €3.80 to €29.80 per week, a very welcome announcement. With regard to...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I can honestly say everything in the budget was worked hard for-----