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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information, we extended the time allowed for the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his help in our deliberations so far this morning. Today's Order of Business is No. a1, the Supplementary Order Paper regarding tomorrow's sittings which has been submitted with the agreement of the leaders and Whips and is being circulated; No. 1, motion re the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. a1;...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There will not be a sos.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Bradford, O'Toole, Alex White, Regan, Coghlan and Coffey called for debates on job creation, the economy and the banking system. We all welcome today's announcement regarding a reduction in interest rates. I hope that reduction is passed on to customers. The provision of a State guarantee to the banks was the correct action to take. However, we do not want to see those...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: What was that?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, I will. My apologies but I forgot that point. I will convey it in the strongest terms possible to the Minister's office immediately after the Order of Business. It is a serious matter that has been brought to the attention of the House by Senator Norris, who outlined his views with considerable knowledge. Senator Hannigan welcomed the opening of the Cullahill to Cashel motorway by the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad: Motion (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders the Seanad shall sit tomorrow, Friday, 5 December 2008, at 10.30 a.m., there shall be no Order of Business in accordance with Standing Order 16 and the business to be transacted shall be statements on the economy, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of other Senators not to exceed seven minutes and...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Motion (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that sections 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996 (No. 29 of 1996) shall continue in operation for the period ending on 31 December 2010.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information——

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information, in the Dáil when a walk-through vote is called for, it is acceded to.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On what grounds is the request by the Government Whip to have a walk-through vote being rejected?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are all learning.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I accept the Cathaoirleach's ruling. However, by what procedure should the Government Whip have requested a walk-through vote? He requested it as soon as it was possible.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is a precedent for this.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is not unprecedented.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is a precedent.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A precedent exists. Newer Members may not be aware that there is a precedent for a walk-through vote.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Absolutely.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Committee Stage (4 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move that business be suspended for 15 minutes.