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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Other measures include streamlining service delivery and reprioritising certain capital expenditure in the future. These measures seek to protect the vulnerable as far as is possible and all Members will agree with that sentiment. They wish to see senior citizens, children and those on lower income levels protected as far as possible. As for the low tax regime in place, one third of all...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is not all doom and gloom and it really is exceptional. Members owe it to the constituents they represent and I thank the Senator for bringing this to my attention.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris expressed his strong views, which I share, in favour of a review in order that the Abbey Theatre should be located on O'Connell Street. As massive savings are being sought at present, several million euro could be saved, were the suggestion to use the GPO to be furthered.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris has received great support for such a proposal from those who have been associated with theatre life for many years and have had great achievements in this regard. I will assist the Senator and colleagues in the theatre world to achieve this in any way possible. Ultimately, the main reason to so do is to satisfy the demand of the customer. Everyone in Ireland knows the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I ask Senator Wilson to keep Senator O'Reilly updated regarding the progress taking place during the summer recess. Senator Callely raised the issue regarding Dublin Port tunnel and the difficulties that may be experienced there. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister to ascertain the position and will revert to the Senator. Senator Hannigan expressed serious concerns regarding...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today at 4.50 p.m.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I ask for all-party agreement to defer the statements on the fishing industry.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The House will adjourn sine die.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re time limit for the Order of Business; No. 2, motion concerning US agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance, the approval of the adoption by Ireland of an EU Council decision establishing the Europol Police Office, EUROPOL, and the proposal for a framework decision on the recognition and supervision of suspended sentences, alternative...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, de Búrca, Coghlan, MacSharry, Hanafin, Ó Murchú, Quinn, Ormonde, Mullen, Bradford, Regan, Ross, Twomey, John Paul Phelan and many other Senators highlighted their great concerns about the difficulties being experienced worldwide in the global downturn in the economy. As Leader of the House, I welcome the Government's decision to put in place, with...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The matter is in safe hands under the remit of the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and his other ministerial colleagues in the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The city of Galway is a growth area of the country. I was delighted to visit Galway and participate in our party conference. Senator Mullen called for a debate on stem cell research and all matters pertaining to it. I have no difficulty in setting aside time for such a debate. Senators Bradford and Doherty outlined to the House the difficulties experienced by those who have lost their jobs...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have provided for a ten-minute question and answer session. I cannot agree to the amendment.

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 50 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Christmas recess.

Seanad: EU Council Decisions: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal 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 measures: (i) a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the recognition and supervision of suspended sentences, alternative sanctions and conditional sentences, a copy of...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On the Order of Business I said that the Minister of State would be called upon ten minutes prior to the conclusion of the debate to make final comments and take questions. If the House now needs another five minutes, I now propose that.

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.