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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Cummins is a hard working and dedicated Whip in ensuring the proceedings of the House run smoothly. He raised questions about the Government's aid programme to Ethiopia and the terrible situation in which the Ethiopian people find themselves. I will pass his strong views on to the Minister for Foreign Affairs following the Order of Business. Finally, Senator Healy Eames raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008, back from committee, without debate; No. 2, Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006 — Second Stage; No. 3, statements regarding the OECD report on integrated public service reform and, No. 22, Private Members' business, motion No. 40 re national cancer strategy. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Buttimer, Coghlan, Butler, O'Donovan, Norris and Doherty all raised pressing issues which have been raised on the Order of Business over the past number of weeks. I viewed the programme on RTE last night which was a credit to the station. It was a profile of Ian Paisley for which I congratulate Tommy Gorman, Ed Mulhall and others associated...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008: Motion (2 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: The Planning and Development (Amendment) Regulations 2008, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 25 June 2008.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (2 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Before coming to the Order of Business, I would like to acknowledge the very welcome news today of the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt. It was wonderful to hear it on the news this morning and I congratulate everyone involved. I thank all colleagues for their great support and thank the leaders of all the groups for the all-party motion we had in the House. The Order of Business is No. 1,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Perhaps the Committee on Procedures and Privileges can examine this issue. We have had 12 months of proceedings and perhaps we should return to my original proposal to place a time limit on Senators who wish to make a contribution following the group leaders. It would assist the Cathaoirleach and the House and, as the Cathaoirleach pointed out yesterday, Senator Quinn made two points in...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have said——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will only say it——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A Chathaoirligh, I will name Senator Buttimer if you require me to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Your party——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is of the utmost importance that all Senators read the Standing Orders. I am saying this for the last time — we should respect one another when making contributions. I do not heckle anyone. When Senators have the decency to ask serious questions, they should also have the decency to listen to the responses.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would have no difficulty setting aside time for a debate on the regionalising of the HSE, as requested by Senator Butler. I welcome the announcement of €72 million in respect of the Shanganagh sewerage scheme. It is no wonder the Senator is pleased. The money will be well spent on this project. Senator Hannigan referred to the serious housing issue, which I have considered. Rather...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They must ask the establishment what it will do about this matter. Given that Senator Ellis has represented the people of County Leitrim in the Dáil and the Seanad for almost three decades, this request is not being made by a first-timer. It is being made on behalf of the people of County Leitrim. I want to know what can be done in the interests of fairness. Were any other county left...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of clarification, there is a misunderstanding.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I understand that what I actually said was that if the Cathaoirleach asked me to name someone, I would. The record is there to prove it. On another point of clarification, I did not indicate to any Senator, rather I only asked all Senators, and the record will be there to prove that as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It has always been a matter for the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have stated what I said and I do not put a spin on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is long enough here to know that.