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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion to rescind referral motion of 24 March 2009 on the Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re 2009 allocation to the Horse and Greyhound Fund, referral to committee, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 without debate; No. 3, statements on bowel cancer...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Norris, Prendergast, Walsh, Healy Eames, Daly, Mullen, Hanafin, Quinn, Callely, Coghlan, Regan, Glynn, Buttimer, MacSharry and Ormonde expressed their views on the budget and matters relating thereto. I wish the Government, particularly the Minister for Finance, which invested a great deal of time and effort in framing the budget, well. Let us hope the budget represents...

Seanad: Economic and Recovery Authority: Motion (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I must acknowledge that on the Order of Business. Regarding Senator Kelly's view of the Health Service Executive, we have requested the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House from time to time to discuss and deliberate on such matters. Senator Leyden congratulated the Minister with responsibility for energy — remarks with which I want to be associated — on the 700 new...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer supported the GPA and the players. We all met the stars in Buswells Hotel today and we fully support them. They are role models for future generations and for young people in terms of keeping alive our Gaelic games. They are an example to everyone and I was delighted to meet those young men today who are making a major contribution to the Gaelic Athletic Association. I...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that Private Members' Business be taken at 5 p.m. rather than 5.30 p.m. to facilitate the Minister's diary.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator should wait until I reply.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Twomey, Mary White, McFadden, Mullen and Buttimer expressed their strong views on inviting the Minister for Health and Children to the House regarding cystic fibrosis sufferers and on the Minister and the Department providing buildings and services for patients. I agree with all the sentiments expressed today on having the necessary investment put in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Some would say the proceedings of this House would be enhanced if Senator Regan went to Europe. If we took the advice in 2001 of the very reputable Standard & Poor's, what would have happened in terms of the 7% growth we had in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Was the Senator producing the Gay Byrne Show at that time?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I need the Cathaoirleach's protection.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We were the envy of Europe and of the world.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Those of us who were Members of this House were honest enough to acknowledge the partners who made it all possible. Senator O'Toole, who played a leading role, can enlighten some new Members on the Opposition benches over a cup of tea——

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: ——of the importance of what was achieved at that time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Having said all that, any fair-minded, reasonable and responsible commentator would have to acknowledge that what was said in this instance was a slip of tongue. I agree with Senator Regan that this gentlemen, with his viewpoint, interfered, no matter what his connection might have been to one particular party on the island of Ireland at the particular time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Regardless of what suggestions colleagues make, they will be seriously considered. I give that commitment. I want to hear all their views, perhaps by 5 p.m. tomorrow. If they have any up-to-date ones, I would welcome them. Otherwise the Fine Gael Members should hold them for their Ard-Fheis and try to enlighten the people. We will see then if they will be entertained as much as I have...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I fully support Senator Norris's view concerning the residents of Bethany House in Carlow. No one would wish what has happened in this instance to happen to a family member. I will pass on the Senator's view and ascertain the up-to-date position. Senator Kelly raised the issue of job creation. I have taken his views on board. I am uplifted by the announcement of the investment by our...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Apr 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption Bill 2009 — Committee Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourned not later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 24, motion 37 regarding a new economic and recovery authority, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 but not later than 5.30 p.m., and to conclude not later than 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Twomey, Bacik, Healy Eames, Leyden, Ormonde, O'Reilly, Mullen, O'Sullivan and Butler all expressed their serious concerns on the state of our economy. We are going to have a debate on the pre-budget submissions from this House immediately after the Order of Business. Senator O'Toole correctly pointed out the value of social partnership, where we are...