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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I will pass on this information. I am always open in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I have no hidden agenda. Senator Buttimer and his cronies will have an opportunity to deal with this afterwards.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer will find a change if he ever gets into the Dáil. He will meet his match in that House. They will not be as tolerant in that House as they are here.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Boyle, Quinn and Walsh referred to the Construction Contracts Bill. I will examine that and see if we can have that Bill passed in this House before the lifetime of the 27th Seanad. It is only fair and right. We all support Senator Quinn in this House. It is not a contentious issue. Second Stage has been concluded. The Minister for Finance has done everything he possibly can....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is right. I am saying-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer is right in the main in his comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I think that has been addressed already. It is true that Fine Gael-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: -----abolished it in its manifesto for the last general election. Senator Mary White again outlined to the House her serious concerns regarding the 525 people who unfortunately lost their lives through suicide in 2009. She referred to depression among older people in our society and the various challenges facing society at the present time. I acknowledge once again the great work being done...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: It is a terrific suggestion and proposal. I know Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, under the stewardship of Senator Ó Murchú, will seriously consider having the fleadh in Derry in 2013, the year in which it has been awarded the European City of Culture. I wish everyone involved success with that proposal. Senators Walsh and Mullen referred to the Australian report which has been outlined to...

Seanad: Sittings of Seanad: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless the Seanad shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 29th January 2011: (a) matters may not be raised under the provisions of Standing Order 29 or 30; and (b) there shall be no Order of Business.

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the Finance Bill 2011: Date:Proceedings:To conclude not later than: Saturday, 29th JanuaryChapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Part 1 (sections 1 to 41)11.30 a.m. Part 2 (sections 42 to 54)12.30 p.m. Part 3 (sections 55 to 61)1.30 p.m. Part 4 (sections 62 to 66)2.30 p.m. Part 5 (sections...

Seanad: Legal Proceedings: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, having regard to the judgment and decision of the High Court in Callely v. Moylan and Others, Members of the Select Committee on Members Interests of Seanad Éireann and Seanad Éireann [2011] IEHC 2 (Unreported, High Court, O'Neill J. January 14, 2010) and having further regard to the Order of Seanad Éireann dated the 29th day of September 2010 (reference number S13/6 (iv)),...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to share time, with seven minutes for myself and three minutes for Senator Ann Ormonde. I welcome the Minister of State to the House to take this important Bill. The Finance Bill is the most important of the year in which we make adjustments. I put on record that I have a vested interest but I wish to make a case with regard to capital allowances and section 23 relief. A great many...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011: Second Stage (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Can I have the attention of the Acting Chairman while I am addressing the Chair, please? This is unacceptable. I seldom address the House. I am unsure whether the income sought by the Government is attainable. Many of the establishments in question will finish up in NAMA.. As we are all aware, the State is doing its best to facilitate and help every sector that provides, maintains and...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: In an effort to give the other side of the story on tax relief schemes, as outlined, the State is the beneficiary by up to 40% even before the schemes are completed. That they are costing the State so much money is not actually true. There are urgently needed PAYE, PRSI, income tax and VAT returns through the provision of nursing homes, leisure facilities and so on which provide...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Exactly.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I have discussed this with Senator Fitzgerald, the leader of the main Opposition party, and if some sections require more time than others, within the time indicated and agreed yesterday, in an effort to facilitate those who wish to make their views known on this important section, I propose to extend the time as required by the Opposition.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I am proposing that.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: That is not it.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2011 (Certified Money Bill): Committee Stage (Resumed) (29 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator White raised the tax issue.