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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is the life blood of the economy. I congratulate Senator Mary White on her determination that the Government should pay its bills 15 days after they are due. That will be enormously helpful. Senator Quinn, the most successful person in this House by a mile, has outlined to the House the importance of extending VAT payments by 30 days. I fully support his request and agree with him. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Butler asked about energy costs, particularly those of ESB and Bord Gáis. They have not passed on the reduction to industry and those in the hotel or manufacturing sectors. This is regrettable because these areas employ huge numbers of people. Jobs are the priority we are told but where are ESB or Bord Gáis playing their part in sustaining jobs? I have no difficulty in having...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: European Council Regulations: Referral to Joint Committee (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: a proposal for a Council Regulation on the establishment of an evaluation mechanism...

Seanad: Companies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities. (20 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In my home town of Castlepollard I can look back to when the Cathaoirleach was chairman of the health board and the Minister and his father were members of the health board with us when we took the decision to place these very important patients out in the community. It was a great step forward. I thank all the members of the board at that time who allowed the three fabulous residential...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Adoption Bill 2009 - Report Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn at 7 p.m., if not previously concluded.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is unfair.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Ormonde, Coghlan, MacSharry, Norris, Cummins, Mullen, Healy Eames, Bacik, Coffey, Ross, Regan, Buttimer and McFadden expressed serious concern about issues concerning the future scheduling of the business of this House. I am pleased to inform the House that the Fianna Fáil submission in this respect will be made to the Minister concerned within the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----sitting and listening to the serious views of Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have made the request and I have no doubt the Minister will return here to update us on-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----matters and on the challenges facing the HSE. I have given a commitment that we will have an all-day debate on NAMA. I join Senator Ross and other colleagues in the House, including Senators Buttimer and McFadden, who have congratulated the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who has had a serious challenge since becoming Minister for Finance, on meeting that challenge and getting the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to read a paragraph on the reason NAMA was established: NAMA has been set up to cleanse bad loans from banks so they can start to lend again to small-medium sized family businesses. This is about getting the banks to a position where they can start lending to these businesses and this is essential if we are to protect and create further jobs. Every Member on all sides of this...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, we will. It is too important an issue for the people, the future of Ireland and us as parliamentarians who are responsible to the people, and I guarantee that the Minister will be present here for all the spokesperson's contributions at the beginning of the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister for Finance.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It will be the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Last week, Senator Leyden made a statement to the House which we were all very concerned about. I congratulate the Senator on bringing it to our attention. I am pleased to see there was a successful outcome and that there is a humane section in some of the banks regarding the issue that was brought to the attention of the House. This shows the importance of the House in matters of urgency,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coffey called for a debate with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on entitlements and particularly the long wait and queues by unfortunate people for the dole. The Minister is doing everything she possibly can in her power in this regard. Yesterday's initiative to retrain and upskill 18 to 24 year olds is essential. This is another very important issue on which the...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This is the sixth day the Bill has been before the House. Because it is urgent and many families are depending on the outcome of this legislation, I propose we reconvene next Tuesday to complete the Bill if it is possible. I thank the leaders and all the Senators for their co-operation in assisting us-----