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Seanad: Presidential Appointment: Referral to Joint Committee (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin for re-appointment by the President to be an Coimisinéir Teanga, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 18th February, 2010, shall send a...

Seanad: Fisheries Order: Motion (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 13 January 2010''.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the Minister to be called at 1.20 p.m. for concluding comments; No. 2, statements regarding the regulation of the sale of dangerous substances through head shops, to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: She was in the House two weeks ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator crossed the floor. He does not know what happens at our meetings.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Coghlan, Quinn and Norris congratulated the Jekyll and Hyde foundation for the wonderful work it is doing. Senator Fitzgerald outlined the huge difference between the cost of the services being provided by the foundation and those provided by the HSE. It is something we must examine-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. It is the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation. This is an area where, again, the Minister has an opportunity to address something substantially, which could be of huge benefit both to the young people who receive the services and also to the Exchequer. I support the Senators and will convey their views to the Minister after the Order of Business. I accept the point made by...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There is no reference to bonuses-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----and I wish to take issue with Senator Ross. It is pay in one's pocket. That is very simple arithmetic, and Senator Ross should not try to confuse it.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We all know where the Senator is coming from, and I will explain why.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: When I allocated time for a debate two weeks ago and had the Tánaiste in the House to participate, the debate collapsed. I see where the issue is at heart for some Senators. I thank the Senators who called for that debate on the Order of Business and who were genuine and sincere in making their points in the presence of the Tánaiste last Thursday week.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Consistency must be the order of the day on the Order of Business. Senators O'Toole and Norris referred to human rights in Colombia and the all-party motion, No. 18. I fully accept their point and I agree to their amendment to the Order of Business. I thank Senator O'Toole for bringing the matter to our attention. Senators Bacik, Keaveney and Mooney called for a debate on women in politics....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I made a commitment in the House on this and stated yesterday on the Order of Business when the debate would take place. I discussed it with Senator McDonald, who was first to ask me for such a debate. My commitment stands.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will revert to the House tomorrow morning with the date, if that pleases the Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Leyden referred to the union-sanctioned embargo affecting passport applications. I will speak to the Minister about this. We all agree fully that if people are in urgent need of a passport, they should be facilitated. No matter what dispute takes place, one should be allowed to return to work in the country in which one is fortunate enough to have a job. Those whose passports are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is understandable and I take it into account when some colleagues get a little bit hot under the collar when asking certain questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There are one or two Senators who have a track record in this regard and it is very obvious.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on education. As I have said, the Minister has agreed to come to the House to have what I hope will be an all-day debate on education. I listened very attentively to Mr. Tom Boland being interviewed on the radio this morning. He was very informative and brought us up to date on his views. He is very experienced in the field of education. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I passed on Senators' views on this yesterday and will do so again today. Senator Regan referred to NAMA notification. The Senator has been in Brussels quite recently and I know he knows the answer to his question. It would be worthwhile to update the House on a monthly basis on the progress of NAMA. I will endeavour to have a special debate take place on the up-to-date position on NAMA....

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.