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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He joined us.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator should not go down that road now.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The question did not come.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, Ó Murchú, Keaveney and Coghlan offered their congratulations to the Chilean ambassador. On behalf of the House, I congratulate the President of Chile and his lady wife, who stood by the mine as the 33 miners returned from the dreadful conditions in which they had lived for 70 days. Returning those miners to their families was a marvellous achievement on the part of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He is leading by example. I understand he is also secretary of the county managers of Ireland, so I must mention-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I must put on the record the fact that Westmeath's county manager has been outstanding in that he has led by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Alex White, Boyle, Ó Murchú and Walsh referred to the Labour Party's consideration today of whether to join the consensus talks in response to the Taoiseach's letter of invitation. I wish everyone well with their important responsibilities, as the national interest comes before party or person. Almost everyone in both Houses is serving because of a commitment to the public good....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I beg the Senator's pardon. I give my commitment to schedule the Bill for Wednesday. In the afternoon, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport in the shape of the new tourism reform package. I hope we will be able to make an input into it. All day Thursday we will receive an update on the banking situation. Following the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There will be two Bills for consideration next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to the Senator's contribution. I hope to make one as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney discussed where Ireland is going.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We know Senator Alex White's commitment to the Seanad.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney called for a debate on where Ireland is going-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: If we consider the question of conduct becoming and look at Senator Buttimer's good self, it is not an example he should be-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Is Senator Buttimer considering joining the Labour Party, too?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Walsh and Leyden expressed an opinion on Senator Regan. I have noted their comments. Senators Norris, Carroll and Ó Brolcháin raised the matter of cystic fibrosis and welcomed the good news that the contract will be signed today. We all want to join in that welcome. All parties did their utmost and quite a few parliamentarians worked hard to see this day come about. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This number constitutes approximately 50,000 applications per year. I welcome that announcement by the Senator and look forward to having a debate on this matter and monitoring its progress in the coming months.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Construction Contracts Bill 2010 - Order for Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Statements on the restructuring of VECs, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2 and conclude not later than 6.45 p.m.,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was the banks that were responsible.