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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: So is Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge the presence of a former local authority member of long standing, Mr. Patsy Traynor, in the Visitors Gallery. Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Healy Eames, Twomey, Regan, Walsh, Coghlan, Mullen, Hanafin, O'Reilly, MacSharry, Bacik, Harris, Daly, Prendergast, Phelan and O'Donovan outlined their serious concerns about the state of the economy and the changes...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Would it not be wonderful if the Holy Father took the opportunity to come to Ireland for the Eucharistic congress? It would uplift our people. We would all see the light of day in regard to the cold facts and the people could vote for the party that met the challenge to be faced. In response to Senator Bacik who also inquired about the date of the general election, it will give everyone an...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Harris, Cummins, Bradford and Daly expressed serious concerns about protecting the integrity of the Irish passport. On the abuse that has taken place, we must support the Minister in everything that he and the Department are trying to do. I join Senator Daly in welcoming the good news in his home town of Kenmare in respect of the Kenmare hospital project. Yesterday we saw the value...

Seanad: Standing Orders Relative to Public Business: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Orders Relative to Public Business be adopted, laid before the Seanad and printed.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the right to information in criminal proceedings, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2008 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Donohoe, O'Toole, Bacik, Boyle, Healy Eames, Coghlan, Corrigan and MacSharry expressed serious concerns and outlined various proposals to the House. I also wish the four party leaders who are meeting in the national interest well. While the meeting is unprecedented, as the Taoiseach stated, it is not politics as usual. We certainly face a serious challenge, but, like the Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I heard Members praise the former Taoiseach, Mr. John Bruton, who was my local Deputy. I often thought it was a big mistake on the part of Fine Gael to treat him in the manner in which he was treated. I fully share the sentiments expressed by Members. He has been an excellent public representative and has a lot of talent and ability, but this is what happens when one is not appreciated in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Norris, Ellis and Harris referred to the serious plight of the owners of taxis over nine years old. Most Members will be aware that decent cars are good for 15 years. Therefore, the proposal made does not make sense. I will send a strong message to the Minister urging him to contact the taxi regulator on the matter, particularly at this difficult time when, as many Members are...

Seanad: European Parliament and Council Directive: Motion (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the options or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the Cathaoirleach, I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business. Given the interest in this issue, I propose that we adjourn at 1 p.m. and roll this item over until another date, to be agreed with Senator Cummins, who moved that the Bill be read a Second Time. I am mindful that many colleagues wish to speak in this debate.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose to roll it over with the permission of the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Many of our colleagues wish to speak.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will endeavour to put it on the Order Paper for next week.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I give the House an assurance on next week.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is providing that the Minister of State is available.

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Motion (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the challenges facing the tourism sector, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes, all other Senators for eight minutes, on which Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, and the Minister to be called...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Buttimer, Norris, Alex White, Boyle, Donohoe, Regan, Ó Brolcháin, McFadden, MacSharry, Bradford, Dearey, Coghlan, Walsh, Twomey, O'Reilly, Fitzgerald and Mullen expressed their opinions and congratulated the four party leaders for getting together yesterday in the national interest on the initiative of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley,...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I understand it is a staffing issue. The Houses do not sit on the Tuesday when a bank holiday falls on a Monday. I will find out the real reason for the Senator, but neither House will sit on Tuesday. We will be sitting at least three days each week until Christmas and four days some weeks.