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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Regan and O'Donovan are the two legal Senators and I compliment them on their views from time to time. Under no circumstances will the Mahon tribunal be interfered with. No fair-minded public representative in the Dáil or Seanad could let this happen. It was never envisaged that this would be the case. However, as Senator O'Donovan said today, while nothing can be retrospective,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I almost forgot Senator Glynn's request. I do not know how this has passed me by. It came after the pharmacies issue. I apologise to the Senator. The taxis have given a wonderful service. I also heard that dreadful programme of which Senator Glynn spoke, that shocking horror story in which a customer in a taxi was threatened if she did not pay the rate demanded. I agree with Senator...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Statements (20 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Members are concerned about the position in which pharmacists find themselves. They claim there have been no negotiations or consultations over the proposed pharmacy legislation. We are concerned in particular for the 400 family-run pharmacists. Would the Minister consider bringing together the two sides?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the challenges and opportunities to the Irish labour market in a globalised economy, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; business will be interrupted from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.; No. 2, statements on the Cawley report, to conclude not later than 5 p.m. if not...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Before I respond, I wish to inform the House that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who I met yesterday, has agreed to and is now in a position to proceed with Committee Stage of the Defamation Bill 2006. The Bill was restored to the Order Paper on 26 September 2007 and will recommence at the beginning of Committee Stage. The previous Committee Stage in February and March...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, John Paul Phelan and Ormonde made important points. Anyone who knows anything about the housing market knows of the downturn in the US and the UK, our two largest markets. In contrast with stronger states, Ireland can be looked upon as an exemplary nation where 85% of the housing stock is owned by 85% of the population. Generation after generation, what we have...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is around long enough to remember.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Those events were not of our doing. For example, the oil crisis was a considerable challenge. I ask Senators to be patient. When levelling off is necessary, Senators should be honourable and honest enough to acknowledge it as a good thing. I respect Senator Twomey, who I have known for a long time. I am not being patronising. Yesterday, I pointed out that the House's membership includes...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——wanted to find out how his family tree in Fianna Fáil was being addressed. His concern for our welfare is heartening. I welcome the Taoiseach's clarification of the situation last night. He intends to lead another five-year Government for most of its duration. I do not know whether Senator O'Toole intends to try for the Presidency, but the Taoiseach would be a formidable opponent....

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The leader of the Opposition party should confer with its ranks to make a nomination from its benches. I will see what I can do about the serious matter of Dublin City University's lack of access, which is a disgraceful surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate Senator Daly on bringing it to our attention. I will contact the office of the Minister for Education and Science today to determine why this is the case. Senators will bring the matter to her attention when she is present tomorrow. We will try to get clarification on the up-to-date situation. Senator Hannigan mentioned the National Roads Authority, the Road Safety Authority...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Leyden, a member of the committee, made a valuable contribution, as did other Members of the Dáil and Seanad. We brought about huge changes and saved the consumer in a very big way. I would like to think that in the Seanad's five-year term we will take up the issue of energy supply. We will have a report and a review of the progress taking place in energy costs, whether it is...

Seanad: Postal Services: Motion (21 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No.1, motion on the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, statements on education, to be taken at the conclusion of No.1 and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have been asked about the situation in Lea's Cross in recent weeks. I have been informed today by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform that it followed up on the media reports on the Lea's Cross issue. The Garda has kept in contact with the DPP's office on the matter and on 14 June it was agreed that they would await receipt of the O'Donovan report commissioned by the HSE,...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: While it is not on the Order of Business——

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——like the Cathaoirleach and me he is also a Pioneer and it is good to see someone who has time available from sitting at a bar counter putting it to good use for the community.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As for the forthcoming event next Sunday, I wish Senator Mullen well because he will attend the enthronement of the new cardinal, Archbishop Seán Brady. He will represent the Seanad there with distinction.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Glynn called for a debate on organ donations and I can facilitate a debate on this issue. Senator Glynn also expressed serious concerns and called for a debate on house estate management. I also can leave time aside for that matter. Senators Mullen and Walsh also expressed their views on the up-to-date technology and the announcement on stem cell research. This constitutes a great...