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Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There is full consensus.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The principal reason is to secure a working majority.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Will there be time for Senator O'Toole to reply?

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Healy-Raes.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators John Paul Phelan, O'Toole, Hannigan, Coghlan, Walsh, O'Reilly, Buttimer, Callely, Bacik and Regan called for a debate on the various Seanad reform proposals made by Fine Gael, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the various groupings and parties in the Houses in order to ensure taxpayers obtain the best value for money. I offer Senators a commitment...

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 March 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re 2009 allocation of the horse and greyhound racing fund, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, with spokespersons having 15 minutes, all other Senators 12 minutes, and on which Senators may share time by agreement of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: He is a new Member.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: After Friday night, we all know where Senator Doherty's loyalties lie.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I do not speak from both sides of my mouth. I know where our people were in 1916.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Regan, Norris and John Paul Phelan congratulated our sportspersons on their wonderful and uplifting achievements. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party and Senators from all sides, I wholeheartedly congratulate the national rugby team and Bernard Dunne on their remarkable successes. We must all admire the achievements we witnessed on our television screens. Katie Taylor...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I also hope he gets what he wishes for, albeit not at the expense of the Government side. Senators Fitzgerald and John Paul Phelan called for a debate on matters pertaining to budgetary issues. As Senators will be aware, Thursday's entire sitting will be taken up with budget statements and the Minister will, I hope, be in the House. I have not imposed a time limit on the debate, having...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 23rd March, 2009, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re earlier signature motion of Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, statements re challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2 but not...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Coghlan, Coffey, Callely, Buttimer, Regan, Ó Murchú, Ormonde and Hanafin welcomed the possibility that the national strike will be called off next Monday. I had the opportunity to inform the House yesterday that the Taoiseach had called on everyone concerned back to talks about the economic plan. Some colleagues might not have realised...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure all Oireachtas colleagues want to be seen in full light and nobody wants to be preaching in the dark. We will see how we can help our colleagues in the midlands in that respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Glynn, Buttimer and McFadden brought a very important point to my attention, the rumour that the dermatology unit in Mullingar might be closed. Almost 500 patients have been waiting for years for dermatology treatment in the Westmeath-Longford area and we will not take this lying down. There will be an urgent debate on this tomorrow afternoon on the Adjournment, with the permission...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Callely spoke about telecom supports. I certainly can give him an undertaking that I will raise these matters urgently with the Minister. I thank him for bringing the issue to the attention of the House. Senator Norris raised the timeframe for speaking in the House. We already extended it to ten minutes because we know how long-winded the Senator can be from time to time. In...