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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is wonderful to have a Member here of his stature who has served for 20 years in the Upper House, and his experience is crucial to the younger Members. For example, teachers have made an immense contribution to the Gaelic Athletic Association over the years and, in my view, have given us the best amateur organisation in the world. No doubt when the pressure comes on and push comes to...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Whatever the leadership might be doing or saying, the commitment of teachers in every parish in Ireland has been second to none. That has been my experience.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would be guided by those who are here——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——who are involved in the teaching profession. I came from a class of 37, for the information of Senator Coffey, and I hope those who are in classes of fewer have a better opportunity and are as fortunate to do as well.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We all are honoured to be here representing our people.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Hannigan outlined his views on An Bord Pleanála and I will pass on his comments to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. Senator Daly called for a debate on Northern Ireland in the context of former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, launching a book last night. I certainly can have this debate take place. It is timely that we would have a debate on Northern...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris asked when the immigration Bill will come before the House. I will have inquiries made in that regard. Senators McFadden and Coffey expressed strong views on criminal justice issues and what the Minister is trying to do by bringing in new legislation giving the Garda Síochána powers to raise additional evidence which they can present to the courts. I compliment the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008 — Committee Stage; and No. 26, motion 26 re Irish tourism. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and will adjourn not later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded. There will be a sos from 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. No. 26, motion 26, will be taken at 5 p.m., to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast. Regan, Harris, Bacik, Hanafin, Healy Eames, Hannigan, Buttimer, Butler, Ross, Coghlan and Norris expressed their views on the economy. There are great concerns about the changing face of the economy on a week by week basis. I had intended to have a debate on the economy the week after the Finance Bill is published on 3 December, but I will review...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today we pay tribute to the late Séamus Brennan, an exceptional figure in Irish public life. For more than four decades he was at the cutting edge of Irish politics and his achievements, as we all know, were many. He was driven by a deep desire to serve our country and was instrumental in shaping the modern, outward-looking Ireland of today. In the months since Séamus Brennan left us,...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Before I announce the Order of Business, I propose to take tributes to the late Séamus Brennan before No. 1, with three minutes for leaders and constituency colleagues. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion on the conduct of defence of legal proceedings on behalf of named Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No....

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Alex White, Quinn, Norris, Keaveney, Regan, Ó Murchú, Buttimer and Cummins all expressed their shock and horror at the tragic death of Shane Geoghegan. I fully agree with all that has been said. Some very good suggestions have been put forward this morning, for example, the DNA database suggested by Senator McFadden and restoring fear of the law, as mentioned by...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They are taken as a given in urban Ireland. The real decline is in rural Ireland. I have never heard of a post office closing in urban Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to hear of them, after the Order of Business, because to my knowledge it does not happen.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It does not generally happen because the population is not declining ——

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer is not allowed to respond.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his protection. Senator Callely spoke about the severity of sentencing in Burma, for example, sentences of 65 years. I will pass his strong views to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Senator O'Donovan expressed strong views with regard to the fishing industry and the debate that will take place later today. I am aware colleagues will fully support a Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer also asked for a debate on the budget. We await publication of the Finance Bill on 3 December. The Fine Gael leader has agreed to this wait. I will have the debate as soon as the Bill is published. Senator Ormonde called for us to debate the Lisbon question again. Her request is timely, but I do not envisage this debate until the report of the committee is available....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It will be taken from 2.30 p.m. to 3 p.m.