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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was not a threat.

Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 July 2008.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take informal tributes to the late Deputy Seamus Brennan. It is proposed to allow time for short contributions from Leaders of the groups following which the House will adjourn for ten minutes after which we will take No. 1, motion re European Migration Network, back from committee, without debate; No. 2, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Second Stage; No. 3, Statements on...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: No, we are taking the Order of Business now. The House will hear informal tributes to the late Seamus Brennan following the Order of Business and will then adjourn for ten minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, as a separate item.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Mary White, Regan, O'Donovan and Mullen expressed concern about the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008, which is coming before the House today and tomorrow. I can assure the Senators that they will have all the time they require. I do not mind how late we sit any of the days in discussing this. Senator O'Donovan expressed the great concern — which I know...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is an oversight. I will ensure that will be done immediately after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators John Paul Phelan, O'Reilly, Mullen and others expressed strong views about the proposed corrections to be made to assist the economy and citizens in terms of the changes taking place. Time has been allocated for this today. When we return in the autumn, in the first or second week we will have a half-day debate on this also to monitor what has taken place over the summer months...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Wilson has no concern about Cavan. On the question of decentralisation, I understand that anywhere that contracts are signed, are in place or are about to be signed, it is going ahead. Senator Norris asked about legislation on refugees. I will come back to him today on his serious concerns in this area. Senator Prendergast expressed strong views on legionnaires' disease and I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will consider this and revert to the Senator in due course. Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill welcomed the allocation of €90 million by the EU Commissioner with responsibility for agriculture to tackle childhood obesity. Senator Geraldine Feeney has sought progress on combatting eating disorders. I have no difficulty allocating time to debate these matters in the autumn. Senator John Paul...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is a sad morning because of the passing of our great friend, colleague and former Minister, Deputy Séamus Brennan. I personally had great admiration for Séamus Brennan as he was a wonderful statesman, a highly intelligent Member of both Dáil and Seanad and a master politician. He was an astute and capable Minister, Deputy and Member of Seanad Éireann who was interested in getting...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It will be after the Order of Business. Committee Stage ordered for Thursday, 10 July 2008.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ar 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Statements on the fishing industry, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, but not earlier than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, I respectfully request Senator Regan, who has made many great contributions in this House and is a valued Member of the House, to withdraw that remark. I do not think the former Taoiseach——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Mary White, Regan, Norris, Buttimer, Callely, O'Reilly, Ross and Bacik referred to matters that concern them greatly. The Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008, which was not initiated in this House and which was before the Dáil for some considerable time, has been ordered for today. It is a short Bill and the main Bill will be presented to Senators for...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and I wish her well. I also will pass on her strong views to the Minister in respect of the matters she highlighted this morning. Senator Fitzgerald and other Members again expressed their serious concerns regarding the economy. All Members are singing from the same hymn sheet in respect of doing whatever must be done regarding the challenges facing the Government. Members are aware...