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Seanad: Council Framework Decision: Motion. (26 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 combatting certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order 2008, which is back from committee and will be taken without debate 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 to conclude not later than 1 p.m., with spokespersons having ten minutes, all other Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That was five years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I know that. I lived there.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Alex White, Kelly, Ó Murchú, Boyle and Prendergast called for various matters which Senator Fitzgerald requested. I have said very little on the tribunals as Leader because there is no point in our interfering in a job allocated to professionals. I will say no more, but that I fully respect the position of the tribunals and the professionals appointed. The Taoiseach...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have heard expressions from the other side of the House——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Cathaoirleach has been gifted because he has led by example. He has been one of the leading sportspeople in the midlands for years.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Those Senators who appear to be talking from both sides of their mouths should lead by example and I call on them today to so do. One cannot preach the sermon without living the gospel.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of clarification, one cannot speak the sermon unless one lives by the gospel.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: However I will have a debate here——

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: —— at the earliest possible time and will endeavour to secure all-party agreement on the motion in respect of statements in the House on alcohol abuse. I call on the leaders of all political parties in the House to join with me in holding an all-party debate and statements on how Members can help the Minister and the Department in this respect. Senators de Búrca, Coghlan, Callely,...

Seanad: Civil Marriage: Motion (27 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008, Second Stage, to be to taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business. Spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes, other Senators for eight minutes and Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is no such thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I could see you all at night.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, there is interference on the broadcasting sound system because Senators are not turning off their mobile phones or the receivers. I can still hear the interference. It was embarrassing on "Oireachtas Report" for the past two nights. The broadcasting unit was forced to broadcast the affairs of this House while Members were not obeying the Chair with regard to turning...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have my mobile taken apart.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is unbelievable. There are people reading their messages. All phones should be turned off completely.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Feeney, Norris, Ó Murchú, Kelly, O'Reilly, Mullen and Donohoe expressed their concerns regarding issues that Senator Fitzgerald highlighted in her opening remarks. I too am horrified and we send our condolences to the family of the second Polish man who lost his life. As has been said here this morning, these were model citizens coming from Poland to a...