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Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Quinn was the first person I know of who lived by a planned diary with regard to the time he could spend on various issues and in various places. I have no difficulty with affording time for a debate on the use of resources. With regard to the debate on the Broadcasting Bill which follows the Order of Business, we have been trying for eight to ten years to have an Oireachtas channel...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Cathaoirleach will be able to make judgment on issues as they arise on a daily basis, just as he does so well currently.

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000: Motion (22 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000 (Section 5)(Specified Period) Order 2008 a copy of which was laid before Seanad Éireann on 21 May 2008.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (22 May 2008)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 — Committee Stage. It is proposed that it be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Norris, Regan and Hannigan made their opinions on the Civil Partnership Bill known. It was correctly stated that the heads of the Bill will be prepared and ready in a maximum of three or four weeks. I will do everything possible to have the Bill initiated in the Seanad, as it would be important to do so. The deputy leader of Fine Gael,...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Where was the Taoiseach last Saturday?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Challenges have been issued to the Taoiseach on behalf of the Opposition. I am responding on behalf of the Government side. I am allowed to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I can only refer to the roads in the midlands on which the Taoiseach and I are travelling. Where are the posters of colleagues who are supposed to be supporting the campaign?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They are not there.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am stating the reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the appearance of colleagues' posters yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On that point, I have seen three posters calling for a "No" vote in my area which give no indication of the party or individual making that call. I call on the Deputy Leader of the House to seek clarification from his colleague, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, and the Referendum Commission as to whether this is legal.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Let us be fair about this. Senator Norris might be able to assist the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I know the Senator did not climb any poles.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My point is that those campaigning for a "No" vote might like Senator Norris's assistance in clarifying the position.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole correctly stated that the aircraft which landed in Athlone was registered in the United States. I understand the Department and its counterpart in the United States are examining this matter to see how the legislation and regulations in this area can be changed. Senator Alex White called on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to respond to the Save the Children allegations...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I did so reluctantly. This situation is causing great difficulties for the residents of St. Michael's estate and elsewhere. I understand meetings took place yesterday and further meetings will take place on Thursday. The Oireachtas Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government should, as a matter of priority, discuss the outlook for the public private partnership...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney called for a debate on the marine. I have no difficulty with organising such a debate. Five Departments have responsibility for marine activities and there was good sense in the Senator's suggestion that marine issues be brought together under a single Minister of State. The Senator also suggested that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform be invited to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with spokespersons having ten minutes, all other Senators seven minutes, on which Senators may share time by leave of the House, and the Minister to be called upon...