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Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010: Motion (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - having regard to the significant public concern about the scope and cost of measures that have been necessary to stabilise the Irish banking sector; - noting the recommendations of the reports, 'The Irish Banking Crisis: Regulatory and Financial Stability Policy 2003-2008', by the Governor of the Central Bank, and 'A Preliminary Report on The Sources of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the Cathaoirleach I would like to send the condolences of the House to the people of Donegal, especially the families of the eight men who tragically lost their lives on Sunday night in Inishowen. It is proposed to take tributes to former Senator Nuala Fennell at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude within 30 minutes, with leaders and Senators having...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I beg the Cathaoirleach's pardon, I said No. 2 but of course it is No. 3.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: First are tributes to former Senator Nuala Fennell, we are taking statements on carers second, third we are taking the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009, report from the Dáil, and No. 3, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, will follow the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cummins, O'Toole, McCarthy, Boyle, Callely, Ormonde, Coghlan, Ó Brolcháin, Corrigan, Buttimer, Dearey, Mullen, Regan, John Paul Phelan and Healy Eames outlined their concerns to the House about the HSE and child care. The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Áine Brady, will be in the House shortly for a debate on carers. I agree with many of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: For every second week after the Seanad returns, we will have a debate on NAMA and the future funding of Anglo Irish Bank. Senators McCarthy and Boyle referred to e-voting machines. I suggest the Senators take the opportunity of the Minister being in the House tomorrow to give a report from the Dáil on the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 to obtain an update on that matter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden raised transport issues at Mullingar Hospital. I will pass on to the Minister the Senator's concerns-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----in relation to the provision of hospital transport for the towns of Mullingar, Athlone, Longford and Tullamore. I take on board the Senator's comments. I welcome the appointment of the dermatologist who will operate for three days at Mullingar Hospital and two days in St. James's Hospital. This certainly is good news for Mullingar Hospital. Senator Quinn called for a debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Bradford, Mullen and Phelan referred to the guillotining of legislation in this House. I gave an assurance in 1997 that no legislation would be guillotined in this House. I take credit for the fact this was not the case before then. The guillotining of debate is against everything I stand for. I prefer that every section is debated line by line. There is available to members a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to say-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The CD is available to Members who are most welcome to come to my office at any time to discuss it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am totally opposed to guillotining any Bill. That is my position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Butler and Phelan called for a debate on the interim report of Mr. Hugh Cooney. It is hoped the full report will be available for consideration in September at which time I will have no difficulty in allowing time, perhaps half a day, for debate on that matter. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on new technologies. I have already given a commitment in respect of such debate. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge all he is trying to do to assist those wishing to create jobs here. Senator Carroll, a proud Louth Member of this House, raised the issue of the use of CCTV by the Gaelic Athletic Association, which we fully support. The GAA is a marvellous organisation which we want to support in correcting any wrongs that may have transpired. I congratulate all on an outstanding game of...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I extend the deepest sympathy and condolences of this House and those of my Fianna Fáil colleagues to Ms Nuala Fennell's husband, Brian, their children, Jacqueline, Gareth and Amanda and her extended family and friends on the passing of a truly inspirational woman, a loyal and loving wife and mother and a dedicated champion of women's rights. As many of her family and friends will know,...

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is tributes to a former Member, the late Joe Doyle, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude within 30 minutes, when leaders may speak for three minutes; No. 1, Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the tributes to the late Joe Doyle; and No. 2, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will address it.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Walsh, Buttimer, Cummins, Ormonde and Mooney expressed serious concern about the challenges facing the Government in job creation. I join Senators in wishing the Taoiseach well. As Senators Mooney and Hanafin said, the Government's top priority is job creation and the Taoiseach is doing everything he can. The new Minister for Enterprise, Trade and...