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Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In response to Senator Regan, at that time people paid personal income tax rates of 60%.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That was the last time that party got a mandate, 1983 to 1987.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Burke made a valid point when he pointed out the interest——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Burke, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, who is a very experienced member of the Opposition, for whom we have great respect, pointed out correctly the difficulties he had on loan repayments. I was clarifying the facts. There is a saving of €350 per month, which is more than €4,000 per annum.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I certainly agree with Senator McFadden, my colleague in County Westmeath, on the matters highlighted at the Garda conference on children in care. We should have a lengthy debate when all Senators can express their views. Senator Keaveney also called for a debate on the length of prison sentences and stopping reoffending, and I have no difficulty in including that in a debate on justice...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is to be complimented and I congratulate Senator White on her great work.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We have read in the newspapers about the difficulties the leader of Fine Gael has with the parliamentary party.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We do not want to see that coming into the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Twomey called for a debate on capital development and related projects. Perhaps the Senator will avail of the opportunity, when the Minister is present for statements on the budget, to get an up-to-date reply on this important issue.

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 (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——who became leader of her party and was the first female Tánaiste. She is an exceptional Minister and, in extremely difficult times, she is trying to change the health system. When one considers that 49,000 people are employed in administrative positions in the health service, one realises the challenge she faces in the context of reducing those costs. I do not refer here to nurses,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I earnestly request all Senators to attend to hear the beautiful tributes and the wonderful honour——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——that takes place in the city centre of Dublin organised by our Minister for Defence, Deputy Willie O'Dea. We are privileged to be Members of this House and it is a wonderful opportunity, as a Member of this House or the Dáil, to be invited and to participate in acknowledging and respecting the people who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us our freedom.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Everyone is invited.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: One does not always need an invitation.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This historic week also marks the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. We have achieved a great deal in early April over the years, and it is a week in which it is hoped the budget will play its part also. Senator Regan raised the issue of the 75th anniversary of the Irish Constitution on which we had statements in the House with the Minster at the time, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I want to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden, like me, may not be known to have an agricultural background but we still support the farming community.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is never the wrong time to do the right thing and this is a good time to support farmers because they are the backbone of our economy, with 31% of our exports derived from agriculture. The Senator is pushing an open door and I propose that we have an all day debate on agriculture during the next session. We always had such a debate in the past and it is timely that it takes place again....

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...