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Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements (Resumed) (19 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I also worked closely with colleagues such as the former Minister for Justice, Nora Owen, and Niamh Bhreathnach who made great contributions when in government. I have worked with my Fine Gael colleague from the midlands, Deputy Olwyn Enright, as well as her father, in the interests of the constituents of the area. Previously, 22% of the membership of this House were women; the figure is now...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010 — all Stages, with Second Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, and at the conclusion of which there will be a sos of 30 minutes; and No. 2, motion for...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole and Hannigan called for a debate on crime. This is timely, and I have no difficulty in having this debate at the earliest possible date, and for whatever time is required. Senators Corrigan, Ó Murchú and Ó Brolcháin indicated their disappointment and shock as regards the poor woman who lost her life in these very difficult times. The Senators expressed the view...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: All right, I shall refer to him as the former doctor, then. Senators Coffey and Donohoe referred to the European Globalisation Fund and redundant workers, as regards the opportunity to have them reskilled and retrained and said every effort should be made in this regard. I understand the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation will be coming to the House to continue the debate on jobs,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I did not interrupt the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I understand, but the facts of the case are that 777 people are employed in Mullingar hospital, and I played a major part in obtaining the €21 million for the new hospital building. In 2006 there were 2,000 births at the hospital. This number has now increased to 3,000. It is a two-county hospital serving Longford and Westmeath. Anyone who thinks Mullingar hospital will not continue to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I ask the Senator not to interrupt. This is a bad habit the Senator has picked up from other colleagues in Fine Gael. She was never like this on the council, nor was her dad before her, who is a gentleman.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We can all ask the Minister the relevant questions when she is in Mullingar on 21 June. I look forward to hearing her responses to the concerns expressed by the Senator. Senator Mullen called for a debate on mandatory reporting. I will consider this. Senator John Hanafin asked for the up-to-date position on tourism and called for the promotion of holidays at home this summer. I support...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor (National Convention Centre) Bill 2010 - all Stages, with Second Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, on which spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer was in Fianna Fáil at the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I offer our congratulations to Senator Bradford on his good news. It is the second time in the last two Seanad terms that everything has happened-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Bradford is a very experienced parliamentarian and we congratulate him for his judgment. I offer him every good wish on behalf of all Members and, of course, to the Deputy in question. Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Callely, Coffey, Feeney, Glynn, Prendergast, Cummins, Mullen, Buttimer, John Paul Phelan and Bradford called for a debate on health issues. The Minister for...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose, with the agreement of the House, to suspend the sitting until 12.30 p.m.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Owing to the sudden and tragic death this morning of our dear friend and colleague, Senator Kieran Phelan, I propose that we adjourn the business of the House until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 1 June. Senator Phelan was a true gentleman and a great Senator. He was loved for his humorous personality and genuine way. He was proud to be a Member of Seanad Éireann and was one of our best attendees....

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Before I announce the Order of Business, I wish to inform the House that statements on the situation in Gaza will be taken tomorrow with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, who will update the House on the current serious position. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion on a proposed European directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Ó Brolcháin, Healy Eames, Ormonde, Norris, Regan, Ó Murchú, Bacik, Donohoe, MacSharry, Feeney, Hanafin, Mooney, Cummins, Daly, Quinn, Leyden, Walsh and Dearey expressed their shock, horror and disappointment regarding the humanitarian mission interrupted by the Israelis. Many calls have been made for the international criminal courts to be asked...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I did not say anything. I took instruction from the Cathaoirleach's statements.

Seanad: Proposed EU Directive on Human Trafficking: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House; No. 2, statements on whistleblowing in the...