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Seanad: Fisheries Orders: Motions (11 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following order in draft: Fisheries (Miscellaneous Commercial Licences) (Alteration of Duties) Order 2007, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 8 November 2007.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (11 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to make a proposal to the House to change the Order of Business. I move that we extend whatever time is necessary to conclude the Committee Stage of this Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the reform treaty and referendum campaign, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and 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 all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, and the Minister to be called upon ten minutes from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Twomey and many other Senators again expressed their concerns about the abuse of cocaine. As I said yesterday, this issue will be debated in Fianna Fáil Private Members' time next Wednesday. I invite those Members from the legal profession and with health expertise to a meeting in my office at 2.30 p.m. today to assist in framing next Wednesday's motion. It is an unusual departure...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Government must be commended on the amount of money being spent on roads. Those who use the M50 every day know exactly what is taking place. We are victims of our own success. In 2000, there were 1.4 million vehicles on our roads while there are now 2.1 million vehicles, an increase of 700,000.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As I was saying before the point of order, which was not one, at the turn of the century, there were 1.4 million vehicles on our roads while today there are 2.1 million, which is 700,000 more vehicles. We must be realistic. The Celtic tiger part 1 and part 2 will present challenges for us all. We will have the Celtic tiger part 3 during the lifetime of this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The younger Members will realise that in time. Having said that, I have no difficulty leaving time aside for a debate on progress on the M50. What is needed is another ring-road to Kilcock and Navan. If one goes to Beijing or Shanghai, one sees all the activity as a result of a buoyant economy like Ireland's. We must take examples from how they deal with this. Senators Paschal Donohoe,...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: In respect of the matter raised by Senator Boyle, we can set aside time for the debate for which he called. He also raised the issue of the policy document on the islands and called for the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to come to the House for a debate. I have no difficulty in setting aside time for this. Senators Regan and Callely called for a debate on the budget....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I am trying to allow Senators to be able to ask Ministers questions in respect of this.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris called for a debate on rendition. I gave a commitment in respect of this yesterday and have no problem setting aside time for this. He also raised the issue of a person who dealt with refugee appeals and who gave considered opinions in respect of the refugee problem. I have no difficulty in setting aside time for this. I will also pass on the Senator's strong views to the...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is nice to see the Acting Chairman, Deputy Ann Ormonde in the Chair. I congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy John McGuinness, on his new portfolio and wish him well. I look forward to working with him over the next five years. It is great to see someone who has come with such a wealth of experience, enormous ability, and a large amount of energy. I look forward to very many...

Seanad: Small and Medium Enterprises: Statements (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have always asked whether there is a paper that will give us half a page of good news per day or a radio station that will give 15 minutes, or a television channel, with the exception of the programme "Nationwide", which we see on our screens three times a week, to tell the success story of the real Ireland and the transformation that has come about. The Taoiseach, when he leaves Ireland,...

Seanad: Broadband Access: Motion (12 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion establishing the Joint Committee on Economic Regulatory Affairs, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, statements on the Government's integration policy, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude no later than 1.30 p.m. if not previously concluded, with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey and O'Reilly inquired about legislation for the future. The Bill in question is on Committee Stage in the Dáil. On the urgent matter of nursing homes, I will do everything possible to have this legislation before the House as soon as the Government orders so. Senators Twomey, Glynn and Norris expressed their strong concerns on suicide, alcohol and bullying. We have seen an...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——he has to accept that part of his family may not agree with his sentiments.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will pass on to the Minister the Senator's views on this and on the cost of water in schools. I have been asked to invite the Minister for Education and Science to the House as soon as possible in order that we can have a debate on education. Senators Hannigan, de Búrca and Regan expressed their views on the Lisburn reform treaty.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I compliment the Minister on his contribution in the House yesterday on the Lisbon treaty. I was disappointed with last night's "Oireachtas Report". Yesterday we had two excellent contributions from Deputies Roche and McGuinness. I will take up with RTE the coverage this House is getting on "Oireachtas Report" and the imbalance in that regard. Yesterday the Minister spoke here on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Many colleagues have made terrific efforts at ministerial and departmental level and in the Seanad and Dáil, and the viewers of Ireland would love to see——