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Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 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 Decision on the improvement of cooperation between the special intervention units of the Member States of the European Union in crisis situations, a copy of...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 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: Draft Council Decision on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 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 protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Thornton Hall prison development, which is back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of the Business; No. 2, motion re Planning and Development Regulations 2008, for referral to committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 4, Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Where were the Fine Gael people?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This is a speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Before I respond I want to clarify that No. 4, Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Committee Stage, is to resume not earlier than 11.45 a.m. and to adjourn not later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded. I said 12.45 p.m. earlier but meant to say 11.45 a.m. In addition, with regard to the debate on the Lisbon treaty, I propose that spokespersons have seven minutes and all other Senators have...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames knows——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I did not mention——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I just want to bring balance to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Taoiseach's constituency overwhelmingly voted "Yes" while Mayo overwhelmingly voted "No". Other areas had larger "No" votes.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In my area, we had a substantial turnout and I am waiting to hear what the vote truthfully was——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——because, as Senators know, I am a Westmeath man bred, born and reared, but our count was at the Royals in Meath. I am waiting to hear——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Hannigan might help me by letting me know tomorrow morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Fianna Fáil has two TDs out of three there.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Experience is a wonderful thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Experience is a wonderful asset in life. Having listened to all the comments here this morning, my opinion is that the father of the House, Senator Ross, has given us the benefit of his enormous experience. I agree with much of his contribution and I will listen attentively later to all the contributions on this very urgent matter. I thank the leaders for their co-operation with regard to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Perhaps the Senator can remember even further back.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Very many Senators——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators, including the experienced Senator Coghlan, have quite correctly called for a full debate on the economy. The major challenges that now face our economy——