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Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It was with much sadness and regret that we learned of the death of our dear friend and colleague, Senator Tony Kett, last Sunday. Tony, who had been ill for a short time, was a dedicated public servant. While he never looked for any kind of recognition, he was undoubtedly deserving of it. At local and national level, he gave long and dedicated service to his community, his county, his...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the time limit for the Order of Business, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of Order of Business; and No. 2, statements on the framework for the development of a diabetic retinopathy screening programme for Ireland, to be taken at the conclusion of No.1. On No. 2, spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes, all other Senators may speak for seven minutes...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Alex White, Coghlan, Norris, Cummins, Buttimer, Ross, Donohoe, Bacik, Doherty and Daly all called for No. 27, motion 7 to be debated today. Owing to the untimely death of our colleague, Senator Tony Kett, this item was not debated during Fine Gael Private Members' time yesterday evening. I have already arranged with Senator Frances Fitzgerald, leader of the Fine Gael group...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to the new measure being put into effect on 1 January next. I especially congratulate Senator Alex White on showing leadership on the Opposition side. When something positive happens in Government he is intelligent and big enough to congratulate the Minister concerned.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I believe the new councillor in the Senator's area will deal in due time with him. Senator Coghlan asked about the auctioneering Bill. The auctioneering Bill will be before the House this year. I agree with the Senator that it is urgent. I hope to be in a position to inform the House next Tuesday when that Bill will become before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is hoped — I stress "hoped" — it will be published this session. Members will recall that six unexpected Bills were published during the last session owing to the banking challenges. One cannot foresee what future difficulties might arise in this area. As pointed out by Senator Leyden, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is also facing many challenges. I will return...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join with Members in congratulating the Ushers on their good fortune and send good wishes to Mr. Michael Phelan, whom I understand will retire shortly. Senator Regan made known his views on the IMF report and the difficulties and challenges facing Government in terms of the economy and all pertaining to it. The Senator will have an opportunity to raise the issue by way of Private Members'...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It would be a huge vote of confidence in O'Connell Street, the GPO and those who gave their lives for our country. I take this opportunity to inform the House that I intend to provide time for a debate on this topic in the near future. Senator Bacik called for a debate on crime. I take this opportunity to inform the House that a number of urgent Bills will come before the House this...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of clarification and to be helpful to the Senator, I included his name in the response. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to speak.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have left all those urgent matters to Private Members' business.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have given an extra hour to elaborate.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If a response is necessary, it actually——

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: All I can say from experience is that it happened between 1983 and 1987. It was the Senator's party that started it.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion (23 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Summer recess, the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 55 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business; that the contribution of each Group Leader shall not exceed 3 minutes; the contribution of every other Senator shall not exceed 2 minutes; and the reply of the Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development Report on Minorities and the Criminal Justice System, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 6.15 p.m. Spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes, all other Senators may speak for ten minutes, Senators may share time and the Minister is to be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Coffey, Coghlan, Cannon, Buttimer, Hanafin and Healy Eames called for a debate with the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Mary Coughlan, in the House. As we all know, the Minister is out of the country currently.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty with such a debate as this is a most important request and debate, so much so that I am prepared to provide for an all-day debate on the challenges facing the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, especially as they relate to job creation and competitiveness, which has often been outlined to the House by Senator Mary White. The greatest challenge facing us is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Irrespective of the spin being put on the matter, no organisation or individual needs a spin doctor if they are telling the truth. The truth of the matter is that currently-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I want to give the House, including the Senator, the benefit of my experience. Credit is not being made available to those who are giving employment. Some 880,000 people have been employed by the small and medium employers and the people who have created the Celtic tiger over the past ten to 15 years, and they must be supported. The Finance Bill is coming to the House in the next three...