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Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I also hope he gets what he wishes for, albeit not at the expense of the Government side. Senators Fitzgerald and John Paul Phelan called for a debate on matters pertaining to budgetary issues. As Senators will be aware, Thursday's entire sitting will be taken up with budget statements and the Minister will, I hope, be in the House. I have not imposed a time limit on the debate, having...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2009: Motion (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve 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 23rd March, 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...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re 2009 allocation of the horse and greyhound racing fund, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2009 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, with spokespersons having 15 minutes, all other Senators 12 minutes, and on which Senators may share time by agreement of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: He is a new Member.

Seanad: Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 24 March 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators John Paul Phelan, O'Toole, Hannigan, Coghlan, Walsh, O'Reilly, Buttimer, Callely, Bacik and Regan called for a debate on the various Seanad reform proposals made by Fine Gael, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the various groupings and parties in the Houses in order to ensure taxpayers obtain the best value for money. I offer Senators a commitment...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Healy-Raes.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: There is full consensus.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The principal reason is to secure a working majority.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Will there be time for Senator O'Toole to reply?

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is a good idea.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Senator Glynn for allowing me say some short words. I welcome the report for our deliberations today with the Minister present. It is a very important time for the Seanad. As Leader of the Seanad I fully support its reform. I support the proposal that all graduates should have a vote and I believe I speak for all Senators on all sides of the House when I say we are in unison in...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: They do not appreciate it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join colleagues in welcoming yesterday's announcement of the creation of 500 jobs at Hewlett Packard, as well as the investment of an additional €1 billion by Intel. I intend henceforth to begin my reply to the Order of Business by focusing on positive news, so that the staff of "Oireachtas Report" will be able to offer a balanced broadcast to the people, featuring the good news as well...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, I propose an additional 50% for mathematics and science.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Such a scheme would encourage and assist young students in obtaining employment.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Let us consider my proposal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (11 Mar 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Those of us who are used to providing employment can talk from experience.