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Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (25 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister of State. The appointment of Dr. Jimmy Devins, our Deputy for Sligo-Leitrim, to his current portfolio, which relates to intellectual property in particular, is probably one of the more important in Cabinet currently. It could be the most important Minister of State appointment by the Taoiseach in the Thirtieth Dáil. The entire future of job creation in Ireland rests...

Seanad: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Statements (25 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It was a very wise choice by the Taoiseach. As somebody who was chairman of the Oireachtas committee dealing with enterprise, trade and small business for four and a half years as a Dáil Deputy, I look forward to working with the Minister of State in this area and helping him and his officials. I had the privilege and honour of accompanying the Minister of the day and the Taoiseach on many...

Seanad: Banking Sector: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, all-party motion on the conflict in the Middle East, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven minutes; and No. 1a Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I seek the agreement of the House to call the Minister for Finance at 10.50 p.m. to respond to contributions on Second Stage of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill. I forgot to include that in my earlier proposal. Senators Twomey, Mullen and Norris called on the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to discuss the report in the media that 20 children...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: To paraphrase Jim Reeves, this world is not our home, we are just passing through. As Christians, this is the sentiment behind our belief regarding what will eventually be our home. There will be a 10% reduction in the amount of overseas aid, but we must borrow 90% of it in total. Given the sincerity and commitment of the people, we have never been found wanting in our provision of overseas...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If we do not stay competitive, it would be unfair to ask any nation to single us out for support. It is up to the trade union movement, the other social partners, the Government and everyone else concerned to remain competitive. In response to Senator Ross, I will endeavour to arrange for the attendance of the Minister for Finance during the debate today on the Bill. I have noted Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——in ensuring cash flow for existing businesses that have been providing employment. The banks will begin playing their part because we have placed cash at their disposal. I support Senator Mary White's call for the Tánaiste's attendance in the House to discuss cash flow from State and semi-State bodies.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The State must be of help and at the cutting edge during these difficult times.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will revert to the Senator next week. Since I want to give him a specific response, I will not respond until I have been properly briefed.

Seanad: Middle East Conflict: Motion (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann urges the Irish Government to continue its support for moves to establish an independent international investigation into alleged violations of international humanitarian law during Israel's military action in Gaza including the use of white phosphorus in densely inhabited civilian areas, the use of DIME munitions and the shelling of the UN facilities, including...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m.; and No. 2, earlier signature motion on Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We have.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, there is a precedent in this House that Members may not read from newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not the point of order I was making.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The point of order I was making is that one may not physically read a newspaper in this House, irrespective of who one is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As the Minister of State is waiting, I will respond as briefly as possible. All Senators made their views known to the House on rolling debates on the economy. Every week since we returned in September we have had a debate on financial and banking issues. All the issues with regard to the economy are being discussed. On Wednesday of this week we had a very good discussion during Fine...