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- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)
Shane Cassells: -----but that was done after the event.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)
Shane Cassells: I was just answering the Minister of State's questions, with respect.
- Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)
Shane Cassells: He needed to hear the answer.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for bringing forward the National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022. I commend her on using her Second Stage speech to set out in detail the ecosystem of the tourism industry and explain why this Bill and the increase in extending the limit of capital expenditure is so critical and why it will make a major difference. That capital investment broadens...
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: Next Tuesday.
- Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: There was extensive debate on this particular issue when the Bill came before us in the Seanad before it went to the Dáil. There were discussions with the Minister in the Chamber. She asked for our trust that she would deal with the issue. An independent body was established to consider it. She acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and I commend her on that and on introducing...
- Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I again commend the Minister. This group is important. I also commend some of the practitioners in the broadcast sector who are trying to make those changes of their own volition, notwithstanding what the Minister is doing, in particular in areas that have been male dominated, including sports broadcasting and other spheres. I commend them on having the wherewithal to make that change...
- Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: You are too young even to remember it. Sit down, will you?
- Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: This formed a large part of our discussions. We have come to the end of the groupings. We reflect on this and many other aspects the Minister has touched on. The Minister has constructed a Bill that has established a body, coimisiún na meán, that has the flexibility to deal with these issues. She has set down clear targets as well, and there is an ethos running through this Bill...
- Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for a very long process. When she reflects on this, she will see that, across the various Departments of our Government, this has been one of the most significant achievements. I congratulate her. The discussions we had surrounded the regulation of a sphere that had been completely unregulated and an industry that had become so prominent and important to the way we...
- Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.
- Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?
- Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?
- Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I now invite the Minister to respond to the debate.
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?
- Seanad: Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: I acknowledge the significance of the passing of the Bill. Last week in the Joint Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport, Gaeltacht and Media, we welcomed representatives from Fáilte Ireland, including the CEO, Paul Kelly, the Irish Hotels Federation, IHF, and the Department. I also acknowledge the significance of the extra capital expenditure provided under the Bill for an...
- Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (16 Dec 2022)
Shane Cassells: It is my pleasure to speak as the Cathaoirleach takes this position. It is a very auspicious day for him and his family. I thank the Cathaoirleach for mentioning my family. I am delighted to welcome my mother and father, Olive and Oliver, to the Chamber today. As the Cathaoirleach has said, we are nothing without those behind us and it is a privilege for me to have my parents here today....