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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I know how grateful the Senator is.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I was surprised the Senator did not mention those jobs and welcome them when she was speaking. Senators Keaveney, Ross, MacSharry, Daly and Glynn outlined again the shocking tragedy of some of our best people losing their lives as a result of the abuse of drugs. I have no difficulty in allowing a debate. I remind colleagues that the Appropriation Bill will be discussed in the House on...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It takes someone with the courage of his convictions and he certainly was a man with the courage of his convictions. I saw this at first hand. Senator Healy Eames asked for the debate on the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the 16,000 files-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----submitted to the office last year of which 80% had been responded to within three months. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has been doing much good work on behalf of the people. I have no difficulty in arranging a debate after the Christmas recess to see what we can do to get extra resources for that office.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: In answer to Senator Quinn, I am sorry the Bill relating to the construction industry could not be dealt with on 24 October. However, it has taken on a life of its own, particularly with regard to suppliers. I know the Cathaoirleach has done everything possible - as have I - to make time available. Whenever the Attorney General, Senator Quinn, the Minister for Finance and everyone...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding directive of the European Parliament and the Council on attacks against information systems and repealing Council Framework Decision 2005/222/JHA, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion regarding Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund (No. 2) Regulations 2010, to be referred to joint committee, to be taken...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Next Tuesday, 14 December, at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: A question, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Cannon spoke about the "Prime Time Investigates" special on Limerick. We have discussed this issue in the House and I support his strong views on this, especially in respect of the new justice programme. Senators Cannon, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle and Coughlan all called for a debate on prisons. We have had a debate on prisons, but like education, it is a subject we must debate...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is all legislation between now and then, and legislation must take priority. Senators O'Toole, Coffey, Ó Brolcháin, O'Reilly, Buttimer and Mullen spoke about various areas of serious concern in the budget. I agree with Senator O'Toole on the issue of cutbacks affecting the blind. They are a cause I certainly have supported all my life. One of the greatest gifts the good Lord can give...

Seanad: Reconstitution of National Economic and Social Council: Motion (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: National Economic and Social Council (Alteration of Composition) Order 2010, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 2nd December, 2010.

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re draft order for the reconstitution of the National Economic and Social Council, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2010 - all Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, on Second Stage of which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes and all other Senators for...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I have not raised a point of order in ten years, but I do not like to hear a colleague for whom I have the utmost admiration stating-----

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I directed that we suspend the sitting and did not change my-----

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Does the Senator support Senator Ross's motion?

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: You never supported anything.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: You never supported anything.