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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will endeavour to update the House on the Order of Business next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Ciarán Cannon, Jerry Buttimer, Ann Ormonde and Joe O'Reilly called for another debate on special educational needs. I congratulate everyone concerned on last evening's wonderful debate on this matter. The Minister of State was present in the House. I will consult with the leaders with a view to providing any time needed for a debate on this matter. Much legislation is waiting...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: All of this can be discussed when the Minister is present.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The same Minister is responsible for both matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Ivana Bacik referred to the "Prime Time" programme. I support the efforts of the "Prime Time" team. We congratulated them in the House yesterday. The matter of the National Archives can be brought to the attention of the Minister for Finance when the Finance Bill is debated in the House. On the Order of Business yesterday, I agreed that a debate on maternity services would take...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Dearey mentioned the 200 new jobs in Dundalk. I congratulate the Ministers for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard. Having a Minister at the Cabinet table makes a major difference to a town. I know what was done for Athlone by my own colleague. We have seen what happened from time to time throughout the country. I congratulate...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2010: Motion (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2010, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 15 December 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with spokespersons having 15 minutes to speak, all other Senators ten minutes, and on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is untrue.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Seanad has been sitting for only two and a half years.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Ormonde, Twomey, Feeney, Leyden, Regan, Coghlan, Walsh, Norris, Callely, Buttimer, Mullen, John Paul Phelan, Coffey and Bacik called for a debate on the credibility of education and the comments and concerns of the directors of Google and Intel regarding matters pertaining to their future employees and the question of grade inflation. I support the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The scheme will help address the issue of asset quality in the Irish banking system and promote the return of a normally functioning financial market. The Finance Bill will be before the House in two weeks. It will be debated on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and all matters pertaining to banking, and all the genuine concerns of every Member of this House on both sides, can be expressed. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ——facing our country. A real effort is being made by everyone, including the European Union, on this matter. Senators O'Toole, Glynn and Mullen expressed their horror and shock at the reporting of a court case we have all heard in recent days involving the torture of a young man. I hope whatever can be done in future will be done and that we can learn from this very sad experience. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris referred to improving the sound system in the House. I will certainly bring this matter to the attention of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges at its next meeting. Senator McFadden referred to Bord Bia and food labelling and implied that Northern Ireland may not be classified as Ireland. On this side of the House, we have always classified it as Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As one who lives in the last parish in Leinster, on the Border with Ulster, I know that in my part of County Westmeath, Northern Ireland is Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Hannigan and Mooney have called for a debate on where Ireland is going in the next ten or 20 years. Such a debate is timely. A debate was also called for on the Irish Diaspora. I have said we will have a debate on the Irish language in the House next week with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. It is timely, given that St. Patrick's Day is approaching....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re National Economic and Social Forum and National Centre for Partnership and Performance, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2010 — Committee Stage (resumed), to resume at the conclusion of No. 1 and adjourn at 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; No. 3, statements on job...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information, last week's arrangement was agreed by the leaders because the Minister would not be available until 5.30 p.m. and we wanted to give him two hours in the House. Apart from that, it is always from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, it will be between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., as stated clearly.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Bacik would like the hassle.