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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will abide by the ruling of the Cathaoirleach with regard to the proceedings.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Regan and Bacik all expressed their concern for the unfortunate child in Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, who had the wrong kidney removed during an operation. We can all sympathise with their sentiments. On the issue of the pharmacy dispute, the Minister for Health and Children will be in the House this evening, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On the issue of the Lisbon treaty, I did not mean to give the impression that Fine Gael was not actively involved, on a national basis. That was not meant to be the basis of my remark. I was speaking locally and I believe that is obvious if one checks the transcripts. I can tell Senators what is happening in County Westmeath.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am pleased Fine Gael is going to play a full part.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senators in condemning the attack on Mr. Prionsias de Rossa, MEP. That cannot be condoned by the membership of any political party. No matter how strongly people may feel about an issue, they do not have the right to make personal attacks such as the one made on Mr. de Rossa. I join with Senators in strongly condemning those who carried out that attack. Senators Alex White, de...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are not in the Dáil. Senators Buttimer and Boyle called for a debate on aviation policy, with particular reference to Cork Airport. I would like to extend the debate to cover all airports, which serve our people well. Senator Mullen raised the issue of conduct in sport and I will arrange a debate on this. Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the WTO talks. This was scheduled...

Seanad: Council Framework Decision: Referral to Joint Committee (22 Apr 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 the organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from criminal records between Member States, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the House, I propose to extend this debate until 7.10 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Additional time is needed, with the agreement of the House, to allow the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statements on the Lisbon Reform Treaty (resumed); No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 and, No. 19, Private Members' motion No. 35 re school building projects. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business to conclude not later than 12.30 p.m. and during which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes, Senators may...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Statements on the Lisbon reform treaty will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and will conclude not later than 12.30 p.m. The contributions of spokespersons will be ten minutes, while those of all other Senators will be seven minutes. The sos will be between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. We fully agree with and respect the Cathaoirleach's ruling on the earlier issue raised by...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It will adjourn at 12.30 p.m. I am making a request for a ten minute question and answer session before the conclusion of the debate. We have commenced this process in the House and we should try to maintain it. Every Member is satisfied with it and all the group leaders are supportive of this request. Senators Hannigan, Boyle, Glynn, Coffey and Coghlan welcomed the publication of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Matters of this nature should be raised with Ministers and Departments. I will do everything in my power to assist the Senator, as will my parliamentary colleague, Deputy Mary O'Rourke.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Donovan, Glynn, Carty, McCarthy, Coghlan and Cummins expressed serious concerns regarding the unfair treatment of Irish fishermen. Our experienced colleague, the deputy leader of the Fianna Fáil Party in the House, Senator O'Donovan, cited an example. I will arrange an urgent debate on this matter and will contact the Minister's office as soon as the Order of Business concludes....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank party spokespersons and Senators for their contributions during yesterday's debate. The proceedings of the House are enhanced by such debates and I congratulate everyone concerned. I fully support Senator Quinn's comments on job shadow day, which falls today. Senators Mary White and Coffey raised issues affecting older people and those living in rural areas. As someone who...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coghlan has considerable personal experience in this area. I noted Senator Mullen's views on stem cell research. Senator Coghlan called for a debate on planning and expressed support for hard-working county councillors. I have no difficulty in holding an all-party debate on the issue. Senators are aware of the plight of public representatives at local authority level and support...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on tourism and No. 2, statement by the Taoiseach on the Good Friday Agreement and the Lisbon reform treaty. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.20 p.m. and during which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes and all other Senators for eight minutes, Senators may share...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Kelly, Bradford, O'Reilly, Walsh, asked for a debate on the national pay talks and for a role for the Oireachtas in the talks so that Members' voices can be heard. I support this suggestion and I will invite the new Minister for Finance to come to the House at the earliest opportunity in the next four or five weeks to hear the views of Senators on the difficult...