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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——by coming to the capital city to make their views known. I will be having a meeting on Friday sittings with the leaders after the Order of Business today — we did not do so before this week's sitting. I am endeavouring to hold debates on Fridays. The debate in the House last Friday was magnificent. We were able to have the Minister present and discuss the matter in hand straight...

Seanad: Judgments [i]in Absentia[/i]: Referral to Joint Committee (9 Dec 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 measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision amending Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA, 2005/214/JHA, 2006/783/JHA, 2008/.../JHA and 2008/.../JHA, thereby enhancing the...

Seanad: European Evidence Warrant: Referral to Joint Committee (9 Dec 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 measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the European Evidence Warrant for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal...

Seanad: Regional Fisheries Boards: Motion (9 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Eireann approves the following Order in draft: Regional Fisheries Boards (Postponement of Elections) Order 2008, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 25th November, 2008.

Seanad: Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: With the agreement of the House, I wish to propose that we extend our deliberations on Second Stage of the Bill until 7.45 p.m. and then review progress.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Eurojust, which is back from the committee; No. 2, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Report Stage; No. 3, Statements on the recall of Irish pork and bacon products; and No. 4, a Private Members' Bill, the Criminal Law (Admissibility of Evidence) Bill 2008. It is proposed that No. 1 shall be taken without debate at the conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, McCarthy, Leyden, Keaveney, Coghlan, Regan, Ó Murchú, Buttimer, Ormonde and Hannigan expressed their opinion on the taking of the Order of Business at the commencement of Friday sittings. As stated last week, having an Order of Business on a Friday is not the norm, it is actually a complete exception. We were obliged to arrange three Friday sittings in order...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am making my views known to Members. I listened to the contributions made by Members on all sides in respect of this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: By the end of this session there will have been three Friday sittings within the month of December. Due to the fact that the model used in Dáil Éireann was so successful, I thought that, on a trial basis, we would adopt it and commence business at 10.30 a.m. on Fridays with the relevant Minister in place from the outset. Last Friday's sitting was extremely successful. It was fabulous to...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is fine for Members who live in Dublin to be here on Fridays. However, it is difficult for Senators who arrive in the city on Monday, leave the House at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. on Friday and, having travelled long distances, only arrive home at 1 a.m. on Saturday. I ask Members who live in close proximity to the House to bear in mind the difficulties which Members, who are representative of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: If it is the case that Members wish to have an Order of Business during Friday sittings, I have no difficulty in ordering it for 9.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Last Friday was a shining example of just how successful are Friday sittings, as ordered. Be that it as it may, nothing is, as I stated, written in stone. I have an open mind on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the leaders of the groups for their co-operation and support which they give me in carrying out, in an orderly way, the manner in which we conduct our affairs in this Upper House of Parliament. On the debate in regard to the recall of Irish pork and bacon products, I look forward to the presence in the House this afternoon of the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent. I thank the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They and vested interests and parties must address this challenge which our nation is facing. I hope that today we will be able to give the all-clear for a return to the shelves tomorrow of our Irish produce.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is no reason this cannot be done. On my way to the House this morning I heard on radio the Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Deputy Martin Cullen, confirm sponsorship of the Irish Open for the next three years, which is good news. I am an ardent golfer and proud of it. This is a great opportunity for us given Sky television will broadcast this event for 28 hours to all countries...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was a shining example of good marketing of Irish produce. I agree with Senator Frances Fitzgerald that Bord Bia should receive an increased allocation from Government to market Irish produce, of which we are very proud. The opportunity, as announced this morning by the Minister, Deputy Cullen, in respect of the three year sponsorship of the Irish Open, is to be welcomed. Members will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate Senator Bacik, the pioneer of yesterday's event involving past and current Members in respect of the 90th anniversary of the 1918 general election.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was enlightening to see many former Members. I recall many famous ladies from all sides of the House who have passed on to their eternal rewards. I congratulate and wish well all those who made this historic occasion possible. It was a terrific day for former and current Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas. I look forward to many more occasions during which we can all celebrate our...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators McCarthy, Buttimer and Callely——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators McCarthy, Buttimer and Callely called for a debate on the role of the IDA. I have no difficulty in making time available for such a debate. Time will be made available for a whole day debate on this issue following the Christmas recess. On the raising of the Asgard II, as Senator Callely correctly pointed out to the House, the Minister supports this proposal.