Results 3,861-3,880 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: We saw on our screens this morning that the budget was being debated in the Dáil, but RTE has refused to say it is being debated in the Seanad. There is a hidden agenda in this regard. We should stand up for the work being done here; the proceedings of this House should receive equal airtime as those of the Dáil. That is the problem. The media are completely neglecting-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: -----the good work being done in Seanad Ãireann.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: In New Zealand the equivalent of the Seanad was abolished in 1971. It is now being restored because the value of having a second Chamber to act as a watchdog on behalf of the taxpayer is immense. The work we do in this House on all Bills is important. As I have often said on the Order of Business, two years ago we discussed 1,201 amendments to a particular Bill. The second Chamber is a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Failing that, I will endeavour to arrange such a debate at the first available opportunity. I do not think one hour, as suggested by Senator Bacik, would be sufficient. We would need more time to discuss this serious issue. We need to hear from the Minister and determine how we can help.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Walsh, Mooney, Wilson, Glynn and O'Sullivan expressed their shock, disappointment and horror at the events that took place outside the gates of Leinster House yesterday evening. I join all colleagues who commended the Garda SÃochána and the staff of the Houses for their tremendous work. I hope this will not happen again. Members and staff should be allowed to access...
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: That is not true.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Cheap money.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: The interest rate is 3.21%.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: The Senator is the Father of the House. He should be factual and truthful.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Be factual and truthful.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: I am reminding a Member of the House to be honest and truthful.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: A rate of 3.2% is a good one.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: A rate of 3.2% is not exorbitant.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Through the Chair, please.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Loose journalist talk.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Again, loose journalist talk.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Negative.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: Negative.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: I am looking forward to it.
- Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)
Donie Cassidy: No, but I did have the pleasure of doing that to the Senator.