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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Alex White, Keaveney and Coghlan all expressed shock and horror at the costs of the legal profession, particularly in relation to the €2.1 million claim examined by the Taxing Master, where he awarded €400,000. Incidentally, Senators Coghlan, O'Toole and I were among those who championed the setting up of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board arising from the insurance...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is timely that we will review the board's progress under the legislation. Senator O'Toole is a member of the board and it is fortunate to have him assisting it. The board is saving the consumer and the nation an absolute fortune. All Members support the board's chief executive and everyone associated with it and its future. As was said earlier, the case in question was taken all the way...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He comes here to present the Bills himself. This commitment must be recognised. Whatever necessary amendments need to be brought forward will be. For example, the Minister for Transport has tabled 60 amendments to the Road Traffic Bill 2009 which will be taken in the House today. The Civil Partnership Bill is not rushed legislation. It is a serious Bill that every Member must consider.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We all have a conscience. It is not just three or four Members who have a perceived conscience on this matter. If there were a free vote, we all know what the result would be.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Let us be honest about it. The bottom line, as Senator Leyden said, is that the Whip position has to be in place for the Government's policies to be pursued. I assure the House the longest possible time that Senators require for Second Stage will be given. Under my stewardship of the House, there has been no guillotining of Committee, Report and Final Stages of Bills.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Mullen does not need to have serious concerns about Second Stage of the Civil Partnership Bill. Under my leadership there has been no guillotine of Committee, Report or Final Stages of a Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is on Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As Senator Cummins knows right well, as do all colleagues, if one cannot say it in two hours, one cannot say it all.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Thank you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: On the promotion of CPR, it can be raised with the Minister for Health and Children who will be in the House today with a Bill. It is a serious matter and I support the call for its promotion. Senator Prendergast raised the matter of the availability of defibrillators which can also be raised with the Minister when she is in the House. Senator Walsh called for democracy in local government....

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I thank colleagues for their support for the all-night sittings and the responsible way they exercised their duty in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Opposition would do the very same if it were in government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator MacSharry raised the matter of inconsistencies concerning HIQA, the HSE and 130 nursing homes accommodating 17,000 senior citizens. I have no difficulty in having an all-day debate on this matter. The Minister for Health and Children will be back in the House on at least two occasions before the summer recess. Today is one of those days and Senators can use it to bring these points...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is alarming, appalling and shocking and in many cases this is related to fear of uncertainty. I fully support Senator Mary White in anything we can do to help.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is in the House again today and I call on the Senator to bring the matter to her attention on Second Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 — Second and Subsequent Stages, to be taken at the conclusion No. 1 and conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Buttimer and Mullen congratulated the Minister for Justice and Law Reform on the role he played in the passing of the Civil Partnership Bill by the Dáil. I agree with Senator O'Toole that the bishops have a right to make their views known. Yesterday we showed the world that Ireland is a very mature democracy in terms of how the Dáil...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (2 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose a suspension of the sitting until 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Second Stage; No. 2, Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 - Committee and Remaining Stages; and No. 3, Central Bank Reform Bill 2010 - Second and Remaining Stages. It is proposed that No. 1 be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 3.45 p.m. Spokespersons may...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will return to the House on that matter.