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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is a fact.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator cannot stand up here and hope to get away with this. The facts are they are must be addressed by the House. We all want to see——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: No Senator has anything other than full support for looking after——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes. The creation of 40,000 to 50,000 new jobs a year in this country is encouraging the undocumented Irish to return home, an achievement of which I am proud, even if Senator Kelly is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Boyle spoke about the community support programme. I will allow time for a debate on the matter. I apologise to Senator Boyle that the House did not have time yesterday to address this matter. On Senator Coghlan's query yesterday in respect of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008, it is intended the House will deal with this Bill following the Easter recess. A section...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coghlan told no one his good news.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We should have a cup of tea together later to celebrate his appointment. Senators Leyden and Keaveney called for a debate on the Flood report. As stated by Senator Mary White yesterday, I have given a commitment to the House that time will be provided for such a debate following the Easter recess. I will communicate later today with Senator Donohoe in respect of his request. I also will...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his assistance during this session and wish him and his family a happy Easter. I wish Deirdre Lane, Jody Blake, the Captain of the Guard, ushers and staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas a happy Easter. I thank John Flaherty for his co-operation and assistance in meeting Members' needs and requests. I thank the Superintendent who looks after our requirements...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Jimmy Walsh of The Irish Times and express to him our appreciation of his coverage of Seanad affairs. I thank also the producers of "Oireachtas Report" for their bringing to the people of Ireland the message in respect of what takes place in Seanad Eireann. I thank Members' staff who work hard in ensuring we receive the best service possible. I also thank the leaders of the group...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He does a great deal, chairs Whips' meetings and keeps the Whips together.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I wish all Senators in the House today a happy and holy Easter and I look forward to working with them again when we return on 8 April for the next session.

Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by the President of the European Parliament: Motion (20 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. Hans Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament be invited to address Seanad Éireann on 8 April, 2008 and the following arrangements shall apply in relation to that day. The...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: While not the format we had originally intended, we will just ask questions now. If anyone was in any way inconvenienced, I wish to apologise. However, it will not take away from this wonderful occasion. The President of the European Parliament, Mr. Hans-Gert Pöttering MEP, is very welcome to Seanad Éireann. We are honoured by his presence today. We welcome him as someone who has shown...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Mr. Pöttering is very welcome.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 2, a motion re the Order of Business times, to be taken without date at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 3, a motion re the Joint Committee on European Affairs, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 2; and No. 4, statements on the Lisbon reform treaty, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 3 and to conclude not later than 5.30 p.m., in...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am glad to see the Senator here also.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is not the appropriate day but Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, O'Malley, Leyden, Ormonde, Ó Murchú, Healy-Eames, Feeney, Keaveney and Corrigan expressed their views about the Taoiseach's retirement. I would like to join them in acknowledging his achievements. We all were surprised and those of us who have worked closely with him for a long time are aware of his...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Be that as it may, the commission is an independent body and has done a good and thorough analysis of the situation. With regard to the people we represent, however, our case would be that the county boundaries should be maintained, even for the sake of two extra seats. Everyone deserves to have good representation. People from one area should not be put into another, leaving that area...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Members of this House, particularly long-standing Members, do not have this experience. I am sharing it with colleagues in the House today.