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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: It is important to put that on the record.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: The issue of policing is one that all of us grapple with regularly. The announcement in the budget that 1,000 additional gardaí will be allocated and provided for is very welcome. However, the issue of allocation and where those gardaí eventually find themselves in our local towns and villages is one I think we all have concerns about. When we raise that in here, if we have a...

Seanad: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: On 15 June this year at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media, the Irish Hotels Federation, IHF, attempted the magic trick of on one hand arguing for the extension of the 9% VAT rate and on the other hand defending escalating costs in the hotel sector for bedroom prices, a trick that Paul Daniels himself would have been proud of. However, in sawing that...

Seanad: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors: Statements (Resumed) (19 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that 17% or 70%?

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: I welcome our guests. I loved Mr. Pollak's contribution. As a journalist, he chose his adjectives differently than politicians would. He put a bit more grizzle on them and used a bit more punch. He used the phrase, "Will the people of the Republic be able to stomach the profound changes that are required", be those in respect of flags, anthems or these Parliament Buildings. Deputy Ó...

Seanad Public Consultation Committee: Other Voices on the Constitutional Future of the Island of Ireland: Unionist Community (14 Oct 2022)

Shane Cassells: -----on what he has done, not only in private, but in putting together a significant body of work on what the economies would look like and framing that information in a real and tangible way. Many in this country want to start the debate from the wrong place. That will lead to a car crash along the lines of the example I gave at the outset of people flying flags in fields among cows. We...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (15 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: It is "winner alright, winner alright" today, with the publication or approval of the publication of the gambling regulation Bill by the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Deputy Browne. It is among the most significant Bills to be brought before these Houses in respect of this industry. The impact of gambling on so many people, families and individuals, has inflicted pain over...

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Feighan, to the House.

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: There are no other Senators offering. I commend both Senators on the motion. I agree with what Senator Conway said about advertising in our town centres and the proliferation of those stores which are targeting young people. The Senator is 100% right on that. I agree with what Senator Maria Byrne said about the pervasiveness of the products in our society. I was at the Aviva Stadium on...

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister of State. Before we revert to the proposer and seconder, I will call Senator Keogan, who has come in. We are still within time.

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank Senator Keogan and call Senator Maria Byrne who has five minutes.

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Vaping: Motion (16 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Colm O'Rourke, one of the legendary figures of Gaelic games, was recently appointed manager of the Meath senior football team. It is a role he has long coveted and his appointment has enthused Meath fans with the hope of a return to glory. I invite the Minister of State to imagine that, as Colm sets off on this journey, the GAA told him he can be Meath manager and have the title and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: The Minister of State said "regarding the HSE's proposal for the transition of the emergency department at Navan has been agreed." Yesterday, the HSE issued a letter saying it has this done. I have it here. It is being shared by the HSE itself. I do not trust it when it is issuing statements counter to what Ministers and Departments are saying. There is no trust between elected Members...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Political responsibility will be called for. I will be calling on the Minister for Health to make sure he stops this fallacy.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Unfortunately, there were retractions this morning-----