Results 421-440 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: If we have to sit on Mondays or Fridays, I will call sittings on those days.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: However, I will also be here to observe those who are in attendance.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator cannot say one thing today and then not be present when the legislation comes before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Care for the elderly is a priority for Members on all sides of the House in these times of plenty. Ministers on the Government side have been exemplary in this regard over the past ten years, as can be seen when one compares what was done in the previous ten or 20 years for our senior citizens. There is nothing good enough for those who have made a contribution to our country and put us in...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: They may not have the experience of most of us, but they are passionate in their contributions. While I respect that, we must await the findings of the tribunal established by both Houses. I look forward to such. Senator McCarthy spoke about climate change and wished the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government well in Bali. I will pass on the Senator's congratulations....

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty with setting aside time for such a debate. Senators Regan, Norris, O'Donovan and Harris expressed their opinions on the Defamation Bill. Committee Stage will be taken in the House today and from 11.30 a.m. until one hour before the budget tomorrow. If time is required to continue Committee Stage, I have no difficulty with setting aside as many days as Senators wish for...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will deal with the Senators' opinions in the various forums they requested. Senators Mullen and, in particular, Norris expressed their opinions on Clontarf Golf Club. The latter congratulated the chairman of Dublin City Council, Councillor Paddy Bourke, on behalf of Dublin's citizens. The details given by the chairman on radio this morning put everything in context.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. He acts on behalf of the citizens of the city of Dublin and I want to note Senator Norris's opinions. As requested by Senator Cummins, I will inquire as to when the Prison Service report will be published. Senator Ó Domhnaill asked that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism attend the House regarding the proposals for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is a worthwhile request...

Seanad: Asset Recovery Offices: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Decision concerning co-operation between Asset Recovery Offices of the Member States in the field of tracing and identification of proceeds...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge some very senior people from the Mullingar rotary club and its president, Councillor Robert Troy, who have visited the House today to be present for the tributes that are about to be paid. I welcome them to the House. I wish to convey my sincere condolences, and those of my Fianna Fáil colleagues, to Seán Keegan's wife, Mary, and his children, Maria, Nan, Nuala, Tom and...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements on the budget for 2008, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude not later than 8 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: No, not this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Fitzgerald and 14 others made a strong point about drug abuse. I take their common sense proposals for meeting the challenge seriously. The Government appointed Deputy Carey as Minister of State with special responsibility for this area. Drug abuse is increasing at an alarming rate. We send our condolences to the family of the young man who died in Waterford. Various tragedies...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Some Senators, led by Senator O'Toole, expressed strong views on the long detention of the Green Oxygen Party leader in Colombia and we join them in their call. I will not hesitate to seek agreement among the leaders on this matter to see how this worthwhile proposal can be progressed as an act of humanity is sought. Senators Alex White, Norris and Ormonde called for a debate on immigration...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is the responsibility of positive thinking Senators such as Senator Coghlan, who have survived in this House for a long time, to see that good news comes first.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Members can be assured that this afternoon the caring Minister for Finance will look after senior citizens, as Fianna Fáil always has done through the years.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We never took 20% or 25% from senior citizens on budget day as that would have been against all we stood for. I will pass Senator Norris's views on fire safety on to the Minister. Senator Leyden mentioned this morning's "The Tubridy Show" and I take on board his views. It is an entertainment show and the two individuals involved are star performers. There is a major difference between a...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: In the words of the former Senator Paudge Brennan, it is never the wrong time to do or say the right thing, so I await Senators' proposals in that regard. Senator Quinn referred to international food policy and expressed strong views on the EU's policy on set-aside schemes. The Minister can come to the House on this matter and I intend to propose to the CPP that we invite Commissioner...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: This matter is regrettable as Abbott has made an immeasurable contribution to Ireland. Thousands of people in this country are still employed by Abbott and will remain so as the company has been in this country for more than 60 years. Galway is a university city with its own airport and a substantial pool of expertise. This matter concerns Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and its chief...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Asset Recovery Offices, back from committee, to be taken without debate on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the merits of farmers' markets, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1, to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes, those of...