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Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: They will be able to be present the next day the Minister comes to the House and can listen to the genuine contributions of Seanad colleagues at that time. The Minister is very forthcoming and supportive and is successful at a very difficult time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is a loyal dedicated colleague. Senator MacSharry spoke about the Hugh Cooney report and the group charged with the responsibility of bringing before the Houses of the Oireachtas an up to date account on the MacSharry report and the various other proposals that were before the House for this group's consideration. I will make inquiries about this. Senator Ó Brolcháin called for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Regarding a debate on prisons and sentencing, I already gave a commitment to Senator Bacik that this will take place.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With a deep sense of sadness I rise to pay tribute on the passing of a friend and colleague, former Senator Peter Callanan. Peter was someone for whom I had great respect and admiration. He was a highly intelligent and articulate Member of Seanad Éireann and was a truly excellent public representative. He was a hardworking and capable individual who was interested in getting on with...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator was nearly converted.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He was quieter than that.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is a wise man.

Seanad: Post-Release (Restrictions on Certain Activities) Orders Scheme 2010: Referral to Joint Committee (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Post-Release (Restrictions on Certain Activities) Orders Scheme 2010, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 19th January, 2010, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1) Seanad) of the Orders of Reference...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that we suspend the sitting until 5.15 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is on his way and will be here at 5.15 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I have just been requested to make this proposal, as there is a vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose, therefore, that we come back at 5.10 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As the Minister has arrived, I will gladly withdraw the proposal.

Seanad: Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take it now. I ask for Senators' agreement to an extension of time to allow our deliberations on the Bill to be brought to a conclusion before taking statements on innovation and job creation.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude at 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House; No 2, Merchant...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cummins, O'Toole, Hannigan, Coffey, Coghlan and Buttimer congratulated everyone associated with the reopening of Waterford Crystal yesterday and the creation at its factory of 70 full-time and 30 part-time jobs. As Senator Cummins stated, the local authority and, in particular, its manager deserve credit for the initiative they showed in the matter. As everyone is aware, Waterford...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I hope common sense will prevail in this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will ensure Members will have an opportunity in the House to make all their points on that review. Senator Ellis, a long-standing and experienced Member of the House, spoke about the EPA and the definitive indications that should be available in this day and age. I will follow up this issue with the Minister and communicate with the Senator on the serious concerns raised by him in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We should fully support and congratulate Senator Ó Murchú on all he has done as a Senator for this House. He is a shining example of all that is good in public life. Senators Norris and MacSharry called for an update on taxi regulation, in particular NCT tested vehicles over ten years old which are no longer acceptable as taxis. Again, common sense must prevail given the downturn in the...