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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was a full day's debate on the economy, which is what the framework document is about today.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Can I say——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Can I brief the Members——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——particularly the new Members of the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am responding to inaccuracies made in the House. It is my duty to correct the record and state the facts. I can do no more and no less.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We welcome the framework document set out by the Government today and which is hoped will be a realistic and sustainable proposal for our further consideration on the deteriorating global economy being faced by all parties and the Government in particular. I propose that colleagues will have an opportunity tomorrow, in the Second Stage debate on the Finance Bill, to make reference to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We should all be fair in this festive season. We will have an opportunity tomorrow on Second Stage of the Finance Bill to make known our views to the Minister for Finance who will be in the Chamber. I want to allow the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, who is waiting to come into the House, to take statements on gun crime. Regarding the call made on me this morning by many...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the announcement that will be made by the Taoiseach in my county of Westmeath this morning of an additional 200 jobs in the town of Athlone. I acknowledge the good work carried out by the IDA in securing those 200 jobs and assisting the economy, particularly the economy in the midlands, for years to come. Senator Callely referred to another horrific murder that has occurred in...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Regardless of what side of the House Members are on, we must agree that there must be fear of the law. That does not appear to be the case for certain offences. Senator Quinn spoke about the tragedies involving cars and outlined the case of another young woman losing her life. It is difficult to fathom the justice meted out in that case but that is a matter for the courts. It is nothing to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That strong message should go out from the House this morning. Senator MacSharry spoke to me at length about this matter yesterday. We should all buy Irish, whether we are shopping North or South, and help in any way we possibly can. In doing that we will be doing a great deal for the economy. Senator Bacik asked about the Bill she outlined. It is still on Second Stage. We will review...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He has given that commitment. This week we dealt with the Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill on Tuesday and we will debate the Finance Bill tomorrow. Those were the two days the Minister probably could have come to the House——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The time was not available in the diary.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A Cork man was never afraid to address a House of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Reilly raised the high cost of electricity and gas, which is unacceptable now that oil prices have been substantially reduced. I call on the ESB and Bord Gáis to consider an immediate reduction of 10% in their prices The ESB got a 17.5% increase in August and Bord Gáis got an increase of 20% in September. As Senator O'Reilly said, there have been huge reductions in oil prices...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is a technicality, it was 5 December. I apologise. I thank the Senator for being so observant.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. (18 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the House shall sit at 10 a.m. on Friday 19th December, 2008 and the Leader of the House will be called on to reply to the Order of Business no later than 30 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business and that reply shall not exceed 5 minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Finance Bill 2008 — All Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; with contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed seven minutes, and Senators may share time by agreement of the House. The business of the House will be interrupted for 30 minutes at the conclusion of Second...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join with Senator Alex White in mentioning the sad passing of Conor Cruise O'Brien. The former Deputy and Member was a very strong-minded man and made an immense contribution in his time. He was a central figure in Irish society for much of the last 75 years. I pass on our condolences to his wife Máire and his family. Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Coghlan, Hanafin,...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to make a contribution on that issue because the position outlined by Senator Doherty is not correct. While I will always support a measure that is good for society, there is a huge degree of risk involved and there must be an incentive for the risk taker. As I have often said here, if there are no golden geese there will be no golden eggs. This is a major employer in rural...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2008)

Donie Cassidy: As we see currently and as Senator Twomey pointed out to the House——