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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Bradford, O'Sullivan and Walsh called for a debate on the Irish dairy industry, due to low rates of income for farmers at the moment. I will certainly allow this as a priority, and I will see if we have to time to bring the Minister before the House in the coming weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Reilly asked whether the Taoiseach was coming before the House. He has agreed to do so, but not before the Budget Statement. He is looking forward to addressing the House and has always been a great supporter of Seanad Éireann and continues to be, which is most important. Senators Hanafin, Mullen, O'Toole and Norris made various statements in respect of the Press Ombudsman and...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We do not want to see any other outside nation trying to infiltrate because they want to get into the marketplace. It has been stated that some have lost more than €70 million here. We do not with to see standards falling. I welcome John Drennan, a responsible journalist, to the House. He is a person who attends the Dáil in general but it has been lovely to see him here in the past...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If we can address competitiveness we may be going right back to where we were, that is, in fourth position in world rankings, only a few short years ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Mary White commented in respect of the difficulties experienced in the Dáil and Seanad because of committee meetings. Perhaps it is time for the Cathaoirleach and the Ceann Comhairle to discuss this at the joint CPPs. Perhaps we could change to the European system of three week House sittings followed by a one week sitting of committees. This is the only way the matter can be...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate both members of the Oireachtas and Senator Camillus Glynn, my colleague, who has, for the longest time, been pontificating on this matter to those of us in the midlands. I congratulate all colleagues for doing so.

Seanad: EU Council Framework Decision: Referral to Joint Committee (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves, in accordance with Article 29.4.6° of Bunreacht na hÉireann, 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 of the European Union that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Motion on Bilateral Agreements: Referral to Joint Committee (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measures: (i) a proposal for a Council Decision concerning the signing of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Iceland and the Kingdom of Norway on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re procedures for negotiation and conclusion of bilateral agreements in civil law and Council decisions stepping up cross-border co-operation between Iceland and Norway, to be referred to committee without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Council framework decision on supervision measures, to be referred to committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There is disagreement on the Opposition benches.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister and wish him well in his portfolio. He has a serious challenge ahead, because marketing Ireland is a big task. Ireland is the good food nation, it is the Ireland of the welcomes and it is a great ambassador for its music over the years. It is a remarkable country for its sportspersons, and we saw great achievements last Saturday. I knew our Minister when he was a...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate the Acting Chairman on his appointment as president of the wonderful golf club in Killarney, which is a great honour for him and his family. Who can pay €20 per hour? One can visit France, Portugal or Spain where there is guaranteed sunshine. All we have in Ireland is the céad míle fáilte, the welcomes, the beautiful scenery, the countryside and the good food and...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Coghlan, Coffey, Callely, Buttimer, Regan, Ó Murchú, Ormonde and Hanafin welcomed the possibility that the national strike will be called off next Monday. I had the opportunity to inform the House yesterday that the Taoiseach had called on everyone concerned back to talks about the economic plan. Some colleagues might not have realised...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure all Oireachtas colleagues want to be seen in full light and nobody wants to be preaching in the dark. We will see how we can help our colleagues in the midlands in that respect.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Glynn, Buttimer and McFadden brought a very important point to my attention, the rumour that the dermatology unit in Mullingar might be closed. Almost 500 patients have been waiting for years for dermatology treatment in the Westmeath-Longford area and we will not take this lying down. There will be an urgent debate on this tomorrow afternoon on the Adjournment, with the permission...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Callely spoke about telecom supports. I certainly can give him an undertaking that I will raise these matters urgently with the Minister. I thank him for bringing the issue to the attention of the House. Senator Norris raised the timeframe for speaking in the House. We already extended it to ten minutes because we know how long-winded the Senator can be from time to time. In...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re earlier signature motion of Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, statements re challenges facing the tourism and hospitality sector, to be taken on the conclusion of No. 2 but not...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: After Friday night, we all know where Senator Doherty's loyalties lie.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I do not speak from both sides of my mouth. I know where our people were in 1916.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Regan, Norris and John Paul Phelan congratulated our sportspersons on their wonderful and uplifting achievements. On behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party and Senators from all sides, I wholeheartedly congratulate the national rugby team and Bernard Dunne on their remarkable successes. We must all admire the achievements we witnessed on our television screens. Katie Taylor...