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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Starting next week, the House will move to four-day sittings for the next three weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Kelly, Walsh, Boyle and Coffey called for public sector reform——

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and developments therein. Senator O'Toole made a good proposal on local authority and county development plans and various inputs into schools building projects, including sites for new schools, community involvement, playing pitches and other elements of a successful community. I support the proposal and will endeavour to arrange time for a debate in our busy schedule, but...

Seanad: Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Council framework decision on combating terrorism, back from committee, to be taken without debate; and No. 2, Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008, Committee and Remaining Stages. It is proposed that No. 1 shall be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and that No. 2 shall be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That has absolutely nothing to do with it.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is a cheap political remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey and O'Toole, Senator Alex White, Senators Callely, Coughlan, Regan and Hanafin all expressed a wish to have a debate on the Lisbon treaty and matters pertaining to it before it is discussed in Brussels. Senator Twomey asked whether it was possible to have the Taoiseach present. I shall ask. I already spoke with the Taoiseach about the House having a debate on Northern...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We have a significant obligation and a duty — we being the Government and Members of both Houses — to ensure that, whatever happens in the next six months, we help those who create employment and continue to do so. We must assist those who would be in a position, if they were to get small allocations of funding or help of any description, to keep all present jobs going. Over the next...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We had a lengthy debate on agriculture last week. The Minister and I noted and appreciated the contributions made by Senators.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism: Motion (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will clarify the matter, if the Chair wishes.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism: Motion (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The issue arose on Tuesday rather than Wednesday when a typing error was made. It would be wrong for me to anticipate on Tuesday what the impact of a committee's deliberations on Wednesday would be on the business of the House on Thursday.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism: Motion (27 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: No, I have checked the Official Report since it was said to me. I could not state on Tuesday that a motion which the Whips and party leaders had received and which was due to be deliberated in committee on Wednesday would be taken in the House without debate on Thursday. I apologised for the typing error on Tuesday. The issue was not raised yesterday but on Tuesday.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Combating Terrorism: Motion (27 Nov 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 amending Framework Decision 2002/475/JHA on combating terrorism a copy of which measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on the 20th day of...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2008, referral to committee, without debate; and No. 2. motion re statements on FÁS. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business. No. 2 will be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and will conclude not later than 6.30 p.m. Spokespersons may speak for 12...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is no room at the inn for the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Ormonde and Buttimer called for a debate on the reform of the public service. We have prioritised this and will try to make time available so the debate can take place as a matter of urgency before the Christmas recess. On the point made by one Senator about decentralisation, I understand that 60% of all decentralisation will have taken place by the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——so the Minister will be present for the submissions of all the spokespersons on this very serious challenge facing our country, the Government and the people in general. I invite every Senator to make a contribution in the House next Friday. Senators O'Toole, Coghlan, John Paul Phelan and Healy Eames called for a debate on education. I have made a commitment on this matter and it is...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is a 6% cut.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information for the acting leader of Fine Gael, his party is proposing a €600 million cut in education.