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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We were the envy of Europe and of the world.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Those of us who were Members of this House were honest enough to acknowledge the partners who made it all possible. Senator O'Toole, who played a leading role, can enlighten some new Members on the Opposition benches over a cup of tea——

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——of the importance of what was achieved at that time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Having said all that, any fair-minded, reasonable and responsible commentator would have to acknowledge that what was said in this instance was a slip of tongue. I agree with Senator Regan that this gentlemen, with his viewpoint, interfered, no matter what his connection might have been to one particular party on the island of Ireland at the particular time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Regardless of what suggestions colleagues make, they will be seriously considered. I give that commitment. I want to hear all their views, perhaps by 5 p.m. tomorrow. If they have any up-to-date ones, I would welcome them. Otherwise the Fine Gael Members should hold them for their Ard-Fheis and try to enlighten the people. We will see then if they will be entertained as much as I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I fully support Senator Norris's view concerning the residents of Bethany House in Carlow. No one would wish what has happened in this instance to happen to a family member. I will pass on the Senator's view and ascertain the up-to-date position. Senator Kelly raised the issue of job creation. I have taken his views on board. I am uplifted by the announcement of the investment by our...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I must acknowledge that on the Order of Business. Regarding Senator Kelly's view of the Health Service Executive, we have requested the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House from time to time to discuss and deliberate on such matters. Senator Leyden congratulated the Minister with responsibility for energy — remarks with which I want to be associated — on the 700 new...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer supported the GPA and the players. We all met the stars in Buswells Hotel today and we fully support them. They are role models for future generations and for young people in terms of keeping alive our Gaelic games. They are an example to everyone and I was delighted to meet those young men today who are making a major contribution to the Gaelic Athletic Association. I...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that Private Members' Business be taken at 5 p.m. rather than 5.30 p.m. to facilitate the Minister's diary.

Seanad: Economic and Recovery Authority: Motion (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion to rescind referral motion of 24 March 2009 on the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re 2009 allocation to the Horse and Greyhound Fund, referral to committee, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, statements on bowel cancer...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Norris, Prendergast, Walsh, Healy Eames, Daly, Mullen, Hanafin, Quinn, Callely, Coghlan, Regan, Glynn, Buttimer, MacSharry and Ormonde expressed their views on the budget and matters relating thereto. I wish the Government, particularly the Minister for Finance, which invested a great deal of time and effort in framing the budget, well. Let us hope the budget represents...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——who became leader of her party and was the first female Tánaiste. She is an exceptional Minister and, in extremely difficult times, she is trying to change the health system. When one considers that 49,000 people are employed in administrative positions in the health service, one realises the challenge she faces in the context of reducing those costs. I do not refer here to nurses,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I earnestly request all Senators to attend to hear the beautiful tributes and the wonderful honour——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——that takes place in the city centre of Dublin organised by our Minister for Defence, Deputy Willie O'Dea. We are privileged to be Members of this House and it is a wonderful opportunity, as a Member of this House or the Dáil, to be invited and to participate in acknowledging and respecting the people who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us our freedom.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Everyone is invited.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: One does not always need an invitation.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This historic week also marks the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. We have achieved a great deal in early April over the years, and it is a week in which it is hoped the budget will play its part also. Senator Regan raised the issue of the 75th anniversary of the Irish Constitution on which we had statements in the House with the Minster at the time, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I want to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden, like me, may not be known to have an agricultural background but we still support the farming community.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is never the wrong time to do the right thing and this is a good time to support farmers because they are the backbone of our economy, with 31% of our exports derived from agriculture. The Senator is pushing an open door and I propose that we have an all day debate on agriculture during the next session. We always had such a debate in the past and it is timely that it takes place again....