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Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motions (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of the Seanad of 24th March 2009 referring the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009 to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs is hereby rescinded and the following motion is hereby withdrawn: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motions (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves 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 6th April, 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 (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on affordable housing, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded, spokespersons may speak for ten minutes and other Senators for eight minutes, Senators may share time by agreement of the House, and the Minister will be called upon ten minutes from the end of the debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I support the Cathaoirleach, as all the leaders of the House have, on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, I refer to the time that was brought in for speakers to assist the Chair. Speakers are asked to assist the Chair.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator and the Minister are equals in that respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This is a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senators Hannigan, Leyden, Keaveney, Callely, Burke, Carty and Cummins in their remarks on the death of Garda Robert McCallion. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party and as Leader of the House, I join my colleagues in sending our condolences to the McCallion family. It is an appalling tragedy that should not have happened. As has been said by colleagues in the House this morning,...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——important issues in regard to the financial system. As colleagues who have far more experience of these matters than I have will say, the standing of our country abroad must be maintained. We have been very badly damaged, as we all know, by the actions of some of our financial sectors, and our rejection of the Lisbon treaty probably did not help us.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We must show our European Union partners that we want to remain at its centre and we must show the world that our financial system is soundly based and governed by the highest standards of regulation. All day tomorrow will be devoted to statements on the budget. It has always been the case that we do not take budgetary matters in this House until they are completed in the Dáil. The Dáil...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——and I look forward to the contributions of colleagues tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Hanafin raised the cost of alcohol compared to soft drinks. This is a serious issue and I will have time left aside for it to be debated in the House. Senator Burke, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, made a valid point on mortgage repayments. I checked that out this morning and a loan repayment of €1,400 seven months ago is now €1,050, which is a saving of €350 per month.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: For anyone who——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——fixes a rate, which I understand is a very low percentage, it is a commercial independent decision made by that individual.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am responding to a valid point made by the Leas-Chathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am informing the House that there is a saving of €350 per month——