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Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Lisbon Treaty: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This is an historic day for Seanad Éireann. As Leader of the House on behalf of all the Members I welcome our Taoiseach. He has been very supportive over the years and his continued support has been much appreciated. We are honoured to have him here in our presence today. We welcome him as Taoiseach of Ireland and as someone who has shown wholehearted commitment to peace and...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages; and No. 2, motion re information for voters. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and that No. 2 will be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Does the Senator know something that I do not?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is waiting since 1.30 p.m. and we must conclude at 2 p.m. The Minister is not available after 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators expressed their appreciation of the great efforts made by the outgoing Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, on behalf of the country. I was honoured to represent the Seanad in the House of Representatives in Washington last Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was an experience I will never forget. The Taoiseach made a tremendous contribution and wonderful speech. The event attended yesterday by the outgoing Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, and outgoing First Minister, the Reverend Ian Paisley, at the Battle of the Boyne site will make its mark for generations to come. I worked closely with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tairgim: "GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun Airteagal 29 den Bhunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008, agus is ábhar do reifreann bunreachta. An Sceideal 1. Is...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, motion re the exchange of information between member states; and No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008. It is proposed that No. 1 which is back from Committee Stage will be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business. No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008, Committee Stage, is to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators offered congratulations to the new Taoiseach. Yesterday's scenes of joy and celebration in Leinster House among those from the Taoiseach's county of Offaly were a sight to behold. It is a united county when it comes to politics, with no candidate from our party canvassing individually. I wish the Taoiseach all the luck in the world. As Senator Ó Murchú observed, the new...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We were all family at one time, as Senator O'Reilly knows. The young Deputies who were appointed to office such as the new Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, have been presented with a great challenge and opportunity. I congratulate the new Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, who has become the first female Fianna Fáil Tánaiste. Her family...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: One of the Senators was acting leader of the party, and in my notes I referred to acting leader. I apologise. Senator Hanafin referred to the serious issue of food and energy supplies. I have no difficulty in having time left aside for that debate. Senator Norris referred to No. 19, motion 3, of the non-Government motions on the Order Paper. The Deputy Leader of the House has outlined the...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (8 May 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: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Committee Stage (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 13 May.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008. It is proposed to resume Committee Stage of the Bill on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: From cover to cover.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senator Fitzgerald in marking the sad passing of Nuala O'Faolain. I have been admirer of hers for years. She was a wonderful ambassador for our country and was a very talented person. Her work will remain for many years after her sad passing. Many Senators highlighted their concern over agriculture and requested a debate. I will contact the new Minister, Deputy Brendan Smith, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I address my remarks to the leaders. Let the leaders hear what the Leader of the House is saying. I am suggesting that Senator Fitzgerald might change the wording for Fine Gael's Private Members' motion tomorrow evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are very proud of the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I hope the next ten years will be as fruitful for those supporting all political parties as the past ten years were under the leadership of Deputy Bertie Ahern.