Results 2,161-2,180 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

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 (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: 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 (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re 2009 allocation to the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the budget, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, spokespersons may speak for 20 minutes, all other Senators for ten minutes, Senators may share time by agreement of the House, and...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, Norris, Hannigan, Leyden, Buttimer, Coghlan, Quinn, Regan, Mary White, McCarthy, Glynn, Healy Eames and McFadden expressed views in respect of the budget. The Minister of State is waiting to come to the House to begin statements on the budget and I look forward to the debate. I was enlightened by the remarks of Peter Bacon on "Morning Ireland", following the publication of...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I fully support the views of Senator Ó Murchú in respect of the US President Barack Obama closing Guantanamo Bay. It was the correct decision and he showed the world that he was a man of his word and made that decision immediately after becoming President. Senators Hannigan and Quinn called for a debate on Irish Aid which helps those throughout the world, especially those much in need. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: They have been wonderful ambassadors for the country and have given the image abroad that we have done so much to bring both education and religion to many parts of the world that are downtrodden and in which dictatorships have existed. It has been a pleasure in good times for Irish people to have contributed so magnificently and more per head of population in percentage terms than any other...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I wish the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Clerk and the Clerk Assistant a happy and holy Easter. I wish the Captain of the Guard, John Flaherty, the Superintendent, Jimmy Walsh of The Irish Times, "Oireachtas Report", everyone who works in the House — the ushers, the parliamentary reporters and sound technicians — and Members a happy and holy Easter.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We should take a break because we have been working very hard. I look forward to seeing everyone again when the House resumes on Wednesday, 22 April, please God.

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (9 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 6 April 2009.

Seanad: Appointments to State Agencies and Public Bodies: Motion (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10 a.m. tomorrow.