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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I compliment Senator Mary White on her major contributions in this regard. She has been a champion of job creation, as has Senator Quinn. One must listen to experts in their fields and the expertise gained before they entered the House to benefit the nation and educate Members in respect of matters that are of a serious nature and which pose a serious challenge at present.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As for the "Prime Time" programme, I also compliment the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, on her inquiry and I fully agree with the sentiments that have been expressed this morning. To state that this constituted cruel treatment of women is an understatement.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate all colleagues on their serious views, concerns and utterances. I have no difficulty in requesting the Minister to attend the House to let her know the strong opinions outlined during the Order of Business. I congratulate "Prime Time" on its wonderful work in highlighting this dreadful situation. Senators Fitzgerald and Corrigan referred to mental health issues and the €43...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Charles Haughey and Michael Mullen took Ireland from the depths of recession in 1987. We must continue with it. If it is not broken, we should not try to mend it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This all happened before.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: On that issue, colleagues must take matters to their group leaders, who will then take those matters to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. Senator Bradford's suggestion was good. Perhaps more good suggestions made during parliamentary party meetings over the next week or two could be brought before the CPP. Its Chairman, the Cathaoirleach, will have them debated in a bid to...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (Resumed) (24 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2010 - back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2010 - Committee Stage, to resume at the conclusion of No. 1 and to adjourn at 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was voted down. It was not accepted.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He has been here for every Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The facts are the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That would be hard to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of our councillor, Mr. Shane P. O'Reilly, and congratulate him on his family's recent success. Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Hannigan, Mooney, Coghlan and Hanafin called for an urgent debate on banking. The Finance Bill will be before the House on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 24-26 March. As we all know, Committee Stage in the Dáil is being...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer raised the issue of upwards only rent reviews, which is of grave concern to many business owners who are concerned about the survival of their businesses. I will make inquiries in this regard. As the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for this area it could also be highlighted on Tuesday next. Senators John Hanafin and Ann Ormonde called for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Contracts must be honoured by every Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Irrespective of what party is in Government, contracts must be honoured.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Terry Leyden and Paschal Donohoe spoke about the configuration of possible new Departments. This is something we can consider and discuss in the House. Senator Paul Coghlan raised the matter of NAMA. I understand it will be cleared in Brussels in a few weeks. I know Senator Coghlan has first-hand information on this matter. From where he is sitting this morning he does not have...