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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on ensuring that there will be an independent feasibility study to find the right way to proceed. As we all know, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. I thank Senator Wilson for bringing the matter to the attention of the House today. All local communities will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: If one has the ability and if the good Lord gives one the health, one should be allowed make a contribution in whatever walk of life. I fully support those who have the ability and the experience. That is what will pave the way in the United States in the long term. Senator White made a point about consultants and doctors having to retire at a certain age. People are in such good health...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Butler wanted to know the up-to-date position regarding sewerage schemes and asked that the Minister would come to the House for a debate. I have no difficulty in that regard. Senator Hanafin called for an urgent debate on crime. I will have time put aside for that. In fairness to the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, he has been very co-operative whenever I have contacted his...

Seanad: Allocation of Time : Motion (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Easter recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 50 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Racism: Motion (6 Feb 2008)

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 Framework Decision on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Joe O'Toole, Alan Kelly, Jerry Buttimer, John Ellis, Jim Walsh, Rónán Mullen, Paul Coghlan, Joe O'Reilly and Camillus Glynn expressed their great concerns about road safety. There has been a complete change since 2004 in the respect and attitude of drivers towards the regulations that have been introduced. I pay tribute to Gay Byrne, whom I have known for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——Government position on this important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Feargal Quinn, Mary White and Camillus Glynn raised the issue of organ donor transplants. I will pass on the Senators' views to the Minister. Everyone should carry a donor card. We should all lead by example. I have a card in my other diary but if any of our organs can be used to benefit a future generation, why not be of assistance? Senator Jim Walsh raised the Taoiseach's visit...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They must be cleared before the Easter recess. I will endeavour to have time allocated for a debate on health as soon as possible. Senators Walsh and Bradford referred to Northern Ireland and congratulated the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, on the allocation of funding to the Orange Order. This was much appreciated and the traditions of all on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It should be ten minutes, that is my mistake. I propose ten minutes for all Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007, Second Stage, be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourned not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and on which Senators may share time; No. 12, Private Members' Business, motion no. 35,...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This should be ruled out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Coghlan, Doherty, Healy Eames, Burke and many others called for an urgent debate on pharmacies and the Health Service Executive. I compliment all those who are doing their best to assist in the difficulty being experienced by pharmacies, the HSE and ourselves as public representatives. A meeting of the joint committee is taking place and the Minister is endeavouring to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——chairman of the Road Safety Authority, Mr. Gay Byrne.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: To allay the fears of the Senator, I support the call for the quick installation of speed cameras. We will have an urgent debate and an update on road safety with the Minister before the Easter recess, if the House agrees. Senator Norris proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, which was seconded by Senator Bacik and was clarified by Senator Boyle. I propose to support the amendment...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is a worthy request and I have no difficulty in making time available for such a debate. Senator Keaveney also called for a debate on bullying in schools. I can request the Minister for Education and Science to address this matter. Perhaps it can be included in a debate on education in general when the Minister comes to the House. She will be in the House in the next week or so to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order 2008 (referral to committee without debate), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the national waste strategy (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of No.1 and adjourned not later than 1 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: And snowdrops and daffodils.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome Kate Egan of "Oireachtas Report" to the Press Gallery. It is lovely to see a member of the press attend the proceedings of the House. Senators Twomey, Mullen, Ross, Coghlan, Healy Eames, Ellis, Corrigan and Fitzgerald expressed their views on holding a debate with the Minister for Education and Science. The Minister will attend the House on Thursday, 21 February for a wide ranging...