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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am seriously concerned when Senator O'Sullivan brings to the attention of the House the abuse of starving animals. From time to time, we pass fields in which we see badly treated animals. We have a duty and responsibility to report such cases to the various agencies responsible. I thank the Senator for bringing the matter to the attention of the House. I will allocate time to allow the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (23 Jun 2010)

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

Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., 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, with the Minister to be called upon to reply...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Was that before the Senator joined up?

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It has no advice to offer. That is the problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We have one there already.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I ask the Cathaoirleach's indulgence as I express our sympathy to the Earley family on the death of a great Irishman, sportsman and public servant. A very courteous and decent man died yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Coffey, O'Toole, Ormonde, O'Donohoe and Callely expressed their serious concerns about the young generation and their hopes for its future. It is probably the best prepared young generation in the history of our country. It is a confident generation and I hope some of them will join the ranks of the Opposition and lift its spirit because its continuous-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I did not interrupt Senator Coffey.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This morning, senior Senators in the House gave an education to the newer Members.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Norris and Ó Murchú-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coffey has been in the chair of the Acting Leader of the Opposition for one day.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The conduct is unprecedented. I have never seen anything like, never in my long years in this House. Talking about tone, people should listen back to the recordings of their contributions.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am giving the House the benefit of my experience and that is to be appreciated.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With regard to the comments on climate change, I would like to think that all committees make a very useful contribution to the proceedings of the House. The way forward for our political system must be through committees. They will save the countries tens of millions of euros having regard to events taking place in tribunals.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I strongly support the committee system. We had a debate on job creation and innovation in the House on Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I noted everyone who made a contribution

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coffey called for a debate on the democratic deficit. We will have no difficulty with having a debate on the matter. It will be after the summer recess because so much legislation is coming before the Houses, which will sit four days next week and the week after, and will sit for at least two days the following week.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Coghlan, Mooney, Donohoe, Butler, Hannigan, Ó Murchú, Buttimer, Ó Brolcháin, McCarthy, Ormonde, Healy Eames, Twomey and Hanafin expressed a welcome for Her Majesty's visit Ireland and the historic occasion it will be. As was correctly stated, it is another step forward in the peace process that is so precious to us all. I wholeheartedly welcome it and look forward to...