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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Those who use the train have had that comfort for years also.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Donovan called for a debate on all aspects of the seafood industry, including mariculture, agriculture and all those areas. We have an advantage in being a coastal country and there is a major opportunity for job creation. Time will be made available for that debate in the near future. Senator Callely offered congratulations to the Health Service Executive on the major improvement...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2008, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn no later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with spokespersons having 15 minutes, other Senators ten, and on which Senators may share time.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the House, I propose to extend the debate on Second Stage of the Industrial Development Bill 2008 to 5.20 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That shows how out of date it is.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Coghlan, Butler, Donohoe, Regan, Callely, Norris, Ó Murchú, Healy Eames and Buttimer expressed their views on the national pay talks. I think I can speak for everyone in the House when I send our best wishes to the ICTU this morning and hope it will be back in the talks this afternoon. Since 1987 social partnership has been the most successful...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We had the opportunity to express our opinion on the framework document in the Chamber last night with the Minister of State. The Dáil has——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The framework document gave us the opportunity to express our opinions in the Seanad last night. The Dáil has been given two——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We were discussing the economy last night.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information for Senator Alex White, he deserves to have it explained to him in minute detail and as slowly as I can possibly go.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I allocated time yesterday for a wide-ranging debate on the economy. Anyone would understand that yesterday Members had an opportunity to express their opinions on the document that was launched in Dublin Castle before the Christmas recess. I know some colleagues took that opportunity and I thank them for it. The Dáil has the same opportunity to do so today and tomorrow. The ICTU and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As Senator Alex White is a leader of his group, I would appreciate it if he did not interrupt me. I do not interrupt any leader when they are making a contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If other colleagues in the House feel strongly enough about making a comment when I am speaking, I can understand it and be forgiving but not when it comes to a leader of a group. They should be leading by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I understand that elections may be coming up and some Members want to get a profile. Certain colleagues are very well established with the media and have been part of it at very high levels for a long number of years.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: When I speak in this House, whatever I say in my opinion is the truth.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I take exception to——

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I did not hear a squeak in a long time but I welcome the Senator back.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have been most accommodating for any request made of me by any Member or group leaders. Yesterday, time was allocated to discuss the up-to-date position on the economy with the Minister of State present. That will continue because that is what this House is all about. I know everyone is proud to be a Member of the Upper House of Parliament in our country. We want to wish well the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Alex White called for the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to attend the House to debate the differential in prices North and South. She will be attending later for the Industrial Development Bill. This is a worthwhile request. As a former Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise and Small Business, I understand the difficulties being...