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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There is only one place where gratitude can be shown and that is in the ballot box. The Minister has already agreed to come to the House to discuss this issue and I am awaiting a date. Senator Quinn referred to organ donation. It is hard to believe the donor card is not more commonplace. Perhaps some of our Sunday newspapers might promote this card. Each Sunday we receive promotional...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I assure the House I will take this issue very seriously. Senator Feeney called for a debate on domestic abuse. I have no difficulty leaving time aside for this. Senator Ó Domhnaill called for a debate on the Common Fisheries Policy. Senator O'Donovan has been consistent in highlighting what we can do for the fishing industry. It is the one great industry in which we can do something to...

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 15 December, 2009 in relation to the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children be amended by the deletion of '29 January 2010' and the substitution therefor of '26 February 2010'.

Seanad: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2010: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2010, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 13th January, 2010, be referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference...

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Constitution: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on the Constitution may meet in Trinity College Dublin on 2 February 2010 in connection with its public deliberations on the Electoral System.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 32, Private Members' motion No. 22 re the Haiti disaster, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 7 p.m. The business...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole has responded.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Callely, Hannigan and Carroll wished the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the British Prime Minister and all the leaders in the North of Ireland well. Their determination to get to a successful conclusion by sitting until 5.30 a.m. shows the people of the world that at this time a historic page is being written for our country and the island...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will appraise the House on this matter and I thank the Senator for raising it on the floor of the House for our consideration.

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. ` (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take Report Stage at 3.15 p.m. this afternoon.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was with great sadness that we learned of the death last August of the former Senator and Deputy William Kenneally, better known as Billy. Billy had a long and eventful life, packed full of achievements and public service. He was one of Waterford's favourite sons and as a businessman and politician and in everyday community life he made an important and lasting contribution to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction - referral of papers to the Joint Committee on Health and Children, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, with the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator was with us at that stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cummins, O'Toole, Walsh, Buttimer, Regan, Hannigan, Donohoe, McDonald, Bradford and Bacik called for a debate on the Garda Síochána and the recently published report of the Garda inspectorate. Contrary to a claim by a colleague on the other side of the House, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has one of the best attendance records in this House. When Bills...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: If the Senator is half as successful as the former Taoiseach in getting himself elected he certainly will have a shining example of everything that is good about community involvement. The Special Olympics helped relaunch the notion of volunteerism and encouraged people to take up voluntary work in communities. The inclement weather of the past two months also brought many people back to...

Seanad: Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in relation to the Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction, the papers connected therewith of the Joint Committee on Health and Children established by orders of Dáil and Seanad Éireann of 16 October 2002 and 17 October 2002, respectively be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children established by orders of Dáil and Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of commissioners, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re commercial fishing licences, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2, on...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, MacSharry, Healy Eames, John Paul Phelan, Callely and Coghlan all expressed serious concerns about mortgage holders who are in difficulty with their repayments. On many occasions, all sides of the House have called on the Government to deal with this matter. I am pleased that the Government is going to implement the MacSharry proposals,...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the report on the Government's severance package, which he has outlined to the House. I will have no difficulty in having this discussed here. Senator Regan outlined his concerns about the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea. As we all know, the Minister has been an excellent public representative and the people of Limerick are fortunate to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Is the Senator an Irishman or not?