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Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Before the Order of Business I would like, on behalf of myself and the House, to offer our congratulations to the US President-elect, Barack Obama.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (5 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Barack Obama's remarkable personal story, together with his eloquence and huge political talents, send a powerful message of hope to American citizens and America's friends right across the world. We look forward to the President-elect building on America's strong relationships with EU member states and other countries around the globe. We look forward to working with him and his...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the over 70s entitlement to medical cards, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 1.40 p.m. if not previously concluded, with spokespersons having ten minutes, all other Senators seven minutes, on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House, and the Minister to be called upon ten minutes from the end...

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2008: Second Stage (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Now.

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2008: Motion for Earlier Signature (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Mental Health Bill 2008 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Mental Health Bill 2008: Motion for Earlier Signature (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 4 November 2008.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business and to take Nos. 1a and 1b on the Supplementary Order Paper, that all Stages of the Mental Health Bill 2008 be taken now and that Second Stage conclude within 35 minutes, with the contributions from the group spokespersons not to exceed five minutes and those of all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We had it last night, while the Opposition Senators were outside the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is not a question.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to clarify the Order of Business. I said that the statements regarding the Morris tribunal reports would commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business and would adjourn not later than 1.40 p.m. I should have said that they would conclude not later than 1.40 p.m. Senators Cummins, O'Toole, Alex White, Coghlan, Bradford, Regan, Healy Eames, Boyle, John Paul Phelan and O'Reilly...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty in asking the Minister to come to the House to discuss the achievements of the Government in funding for education. As Senator Hanafin said, we have had 11 years of surplus and this year is the one year we will face extreme difficulty and that will possibly continue for the following two years. Our future depends on our investment in education. I must take on board...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That will take place next week. I know that many Senators will wish to contribute to that discussion. On the request for a debate on agriculture, I am actively pursing the Minister in terms of a date in his diary for this debate. It is timely that this should take place and I have no difficulty in accommodating such a debate at the earliest possible time. I will come back to the House next...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am giving the House the benefit of my experience, which the Senator seems to lack from time to time.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My late father told me I was getting involved in a very difficult industry. He said I was going in with my good name and that if I came out the same way I would have achieved a lot. For many years I wondered why he felt it necessary to say that to me because I always tried to do the right thing in my life. At the end of it all, I realised how sensible a remark it was from an ordinary man...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today's Order of Business is No. 1, statements regarding the Morris tribunal report. It is proposed that No. 1 will commence on the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 1.40 p.m., if not previously concluded. Spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for eight minutes. Senators may share time by agreement of the House, with the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This is a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Special Educational Needs: Motion (29 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Leathuair tar éis a deich, maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Alex White, Healy Eames and Walsh called for a debate on the issue of health. I informed the House last week that such a debate will take place next week. I will inform the House tomorrow morning of the day and times for that debate. Senators O'Toole, Mullen, Bacik and many other Senators expressed concern regarding the education portfolio and various changes...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In these difficult times we must acknowledge that there will be an increase of 3.2% in the education and science budget.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In an effort to assist the House now that the issue has been brought to my attention, I point out that the class sizes next year will be the same as they were in 2007.