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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: For the information of new Members it did not take place previously.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am endeavouring for this to take place and I will update the House tomorrow, if possible, in that regard. I join with Senators Fitzgerald and Feeney in offering congratulations to the students in Trinity College on this exciting development where the abilities of these students are being recognised and acknowledged. I wish to be associated with the congratulations offered to them here...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Young enthusiastic and energetic Members who come to the House for the first time are impressed, and we take it as a compliment.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cannon and Carty offered their congratulations to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Coughlan, on REPS 2 and 3, and those 6,000 hard-pressed farmers concerned with payments. It is good news and I join them in offering congratulations. I have an update on this matter and I will inform the House tomorrow morning on the position on REPS 4. I take the position of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The success of our artists worldwide has meant they have been incredible ambassadors in terms of opening doors for us. We should celebrate that and I wish everyone well with getting funding for the Feis Ceoil. Senators Norris, Coghlan and Ó Murchú expressed shock and disappointment at the death of the two eagles in Killarney, which is our number one destination for tourists. I never miss...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The committee heard the views of many groups, in particular the north Dublin growers and the Meath growers who shared their experience. Now we see the huge decline in growers. A few hundred of the 700 or so who were in business have gone out of business since then. Senator Hanafin pointed out that the farmers only get 20% of the price for which their potatoes are selling in the...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on education for persons with special educational needs, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded. Spokespersons may speak for ten minutes, other Senators may speak for eight minutes and Senators may share time, with the agreement of the House. The Minister is to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Twomey expressed serious concern regarding the applied behavioural analysis issue. The Minister for Education and Science will be in the House at 11.30 this morning until 2 p.m. He called also for a full debate on education. We can discuss that at the leaders' meeting and perhaps next Tuesday could be considered. Senator Norris referred to the 50th anniversary of the Irish Georgian...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and brought examples to our attention. I will contact the office of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, regarding the Senator's views and will get back to him at the earliest possible time on the matters he raised. Senators Quinn, de Búrca, Mullen and Mary White expressed views on the European referendum debate which will take place with the President of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators de Búrca and Walsh asked that when the Minister for Foreign Affairs comes to the House we would discuss the independence of the people of Kosovo. I have no difficulty with such a debate taking place. Senators Coghlan, O'Donovan and Daly called for an urgent debate on the coastguard stations at Valentia Island and Malin Head. I have endeavoured to have this take place next...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senator Walsh in his proposal and suggest an all day debate on planning, An Bord Pleanála and the requirements of future generations of our country. Senator O'Donovan called for a debate on the fishing industry, particularly in respect of the announcement made yesterday. I will endeavour to facilitate the request, either before or after Easter. Senator Healy Eames referred to the...

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It had to be said.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The time has come for Senator Doherty to raise a matter of concern under Standing Order 31.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Statements (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am referring to the order of business. Senator Doherty was to make his contribution at 12.50 p.m.

Seanad: Matter Raised Under Standing Order 31 (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: No, they are not.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Council framework decision on combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia; and No. 2, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill, 2007 — Committee Stage. No. 1 will be taken, without debate, on the conclusion of the Order of Business and No. 2 will be taken on the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Coghlan, Glynn, Buttimer, Norris, Boyle, Feeney, O'Toole, Reilly, Callely, MacSharry and Walsh called for various debates on the health service and the HSE. Many serious calls were made to invite the Minister for Health and Children to the House. As I informed the House last week, I made the request that the Minister be present if possible before the end of business on...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure we can all join the Senator in congratulating the Deputies from Kerry South, including Deputy Healy-Rae, who is a great friend and colleague. Senator Glynn sought a debate on the high percentage of uninsured motor vehicles. We are told by the insurance industry that the proportion of uninsured vehicles could be between 7% and 10%. The National Roads Authority should investigate...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Over the past two years the two Oireachtas committees of which Deputy Penrose and I were Chairmen held joint sittings on Fairtrade and invited the people of Mullingar to make a contribution. I am pleased to inform the House that Senator Daly arranged with me earlier to leave time aside next week for statements on Fairtrade. I look forward to hearing Senators' contributions on that issue....