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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----by the men and women of Ireland, not by any other means.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will do my very best to have the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, present for the start of the debate, if his diary can facilitate it. I take the point expressed by Senator Ross, but in fairness to the Minister, he took Committee and Report Stages of the banking Bill in the House and I have always found him to be very supportive of Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will do my best to have the Minister present. Senators O'Toole, O'Reilly, Wilson and others spoke about the decision of Emerald Star and said it was a considerable blow to the Shannon basin. Towns such as the Cathaoirleach's home town of Banagher, Portumna-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----Athlone, at the other end of my constituency in the area of Senator McFadden and Deputy O'Rourke, and Belturbet will be affected seriously by this decision. I will have no difficulty in discussing this and seeking up-to-date information on the funding given by the Government to make the service available. Senator Cummins called for a debate on law and order. I will arrange to have that...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. Bob Dylan said he was the greatest ballad singer he had heard in his lifetime. On behalf of the House I offer our condolences to Liam's wife and family on his sad passing. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on genetic modification and everything concerning that area. I can agree to that debate. Senator Ó Murchú, Senator Ross and other colleagues mentioned FÁS.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I agree with Senator Ó Murchú in regard to the success of FÁS over the years. There have been other examples that Senator Ross has brought to our attention, which none of us could condone, but the extra allocation of funding for FÁS yesterday is because there are so many people unemployed.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We must upskill the next generation for when the upturn comes in the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We have to upskill and train-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Ó Murchú is speaking from wide practical experience in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: A total of 95% of placement is an incredibly high success rate. We must continue to give hope to the young men and women who have no job. They must be given an opportunity to upskill, train and have some reason to get out of bed every day. Hope is crucially important at this difficult time. Senator Quinn asked me to raise with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...

Seanad: Report on Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: Motion (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann — having regard to— (a) the provisions of the European Union Act, 2009 (''the Act''), and (b) the Joint Report of the Joint Committees on European Affairs and European Scrutiny on Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: Interim arrangements on the enhanced role of the Houses of the Oireachtas, — pending the outcome of the review referred to in paragraph (f) of...

Seanad: Report on Implementation of the Lisbon Treaty: Motion (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I give such an assurance.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (10 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I also welcome the Minister of State at this busy time with the budget in the Dáil. The Bill lists some fascinating legislation. Over the 258 years, how many parliamentarians have passed through all parliaments? Dealing with the 10,725 Bills which are all interconnected is a mammoth task for Dr. Richard Humphreys and the eminent individuals in the Office of the Attorney General with whom...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As Leader of the House, I warmly welcome and congratulate Senator Niall Ó Brolcháin from Galway city on becoming a Member of the 23rd Seanad. It is a proud and memorable day for him, his wife, Niamh, their children and his many supporters who, it is no exaggeration to say, have come from all over the world to be with him today. I welcome, in particular, those who have come from the city...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate him on his substantial election victory which was a magnificent achievement. He is no stranger to public life, having been elected to Galway County Council in 2004. He has since worked tirelessly on various campaigns and we are well aware of how he has championed those causes. He became the first Green Party mayor of Galway in 2006 and yesterday was elected to Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Boyle, Twomey, Ellis, Buttimer, Glynn, Healy Eames, Leyden, Mullen, Corrigan, Regan, Hanafin, de Búrca, Mary White, Carroll, O'Donovan, Keaveney, Carty, O'Sullivan, together with the Cathaoirleach, offered the new Senator their heartiest congratulations. With two new Members, Senators Carroll and Ó Brolcháin who took their seats in the past four weeks,...

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (15 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 15 October, 2009, in relation to the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children be amended by the deletion of '16 December 2009' and the substitution thereof of '29 January 2010'.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (15 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Amárach ag 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009 - Committee and Remaining Stages, with Committee Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and Report and Final Stages to be taken at the conclusion of Committee Stage; and No. 2, earlier signature motion, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1. The business of the House shall be...