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Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Joint Committee on European Affairs: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "(1) That a sub-Committee of the Select Committee on European Affairs, consisting of 5 members, be appointed to be joined with a sub-Committee of the Select Committee on European Affairs, to be appointed by Dáil Éireann, to form a Sub-Committee of the Joint Committee on European Affairs which shall be called the 'Sub-Committee on Ireland's future in the European Union' to— analyse...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of Business be amended to include a motion re appointments to the sub-committee of the Committee on European Affairs, to be taken now.

Seanad: Committee on European Affairs: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, Seanad Éireann appoints Senators Déirdre de Búrca, Pearse Doherty, Paschal Donohoe, Phil Prendergast and Rónán Mullen to the sub-committee of the Joint Committee on European Affairs called the 'Sub-Committee on Ireland's future in the European Union'.

Seanad: Committee on European Affairs: Motion (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My predecessor is better known for taking baths.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, McFadden, Coghlan — the deputy leader of Fine Gael in the House, Norris, Hanafin, Regan, Donohoe and Ross expressed their concerns and gave the House the benefit of their experience with regard to the proposals for dealing with the banking situation. The guarantee that was given by both Houses last week is not free; the State will charge for it....

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: All Senators would wish that Malin and Valentia would have quality, essential services with all the equipment necessary and appropriate to the 21st century, along with the two new locations. Ireland has a huge coastline and I will convey the Senator's views on the matter to the Minister. Senator Hannigan outlined his concerns about education and called for a debate on the issue. I intend to...

Seanad: Death of Former Clerk: Expressions of Sympathy (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Before I propose the Order of Business, I would like to pay a short tribute to the late, great Jack Tobin, who was a distinguished Clerk of this House. Jack Tobin, as we all knew him, was a hard-working, decent public servant. He served with great distinction and served as Clerk of the House from 1973 to 1987. He was Seanad returning officer on five occasions. I had the great privilege of...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Hunger Task Force report to Government; No. 2, motion re the orders of reference of the Select Committee on European Affairs; and No. 3, motion re the sub-committee of the Select Committee on European Affairs. It is proposed that No 1. will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and that it is to conclude not later than 6 p.m., if...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He was straight.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Regan, McCarthy, MacSharry and Donohoe expressed their views on the legislation which we debated late last night and in to the early hours of this morning. I again thank all those involved in processing the legislation. I omitted to thank the ushers, the Superintendent, the Captain of the Guard and all the staff involved in the Houses, including our own staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: While we have some say in what the national broadcaster produces, we have no say in what local or private radio produces. RTE will seek an increase in the licence fee. We must have a say on that. Seanad Éireann was not referred to in "Oireachtas Report" which was broadcast last night. That is totally unacceptable. As Leader of the House I send best wishes to Michael Conway who has been a...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We face a challenge in respect of our competitiveness. I stated on many previous occasions that wage costs must be monitored. The social partners have dealt with that matter and made recommendations, which I hope the unions will accept. Senators O'Toole, Norris and McFadden referred to Lough Ree and the need to revisit the Shannon River Council Bill. The late Seán Doherty, may the Lord...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This matter is not just relevant to the Government. When the parties of the Members opposite were in power, they encountered the same problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Burke is probably the only serving Member on the Fine Gael benches who was in the House at the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A great deal of change has taken place. Senator Callely referred to students between the ages of 14 and 16 who may, for one reason or another, get into difficulties in the schools they are attending and who encounter problems when they try to transfer to other schools. I will communicate the Senator's strong views to the Minister and try to elicit a response. This is a difficult matter and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will revert to the Senator on the matter. Senator Butler, a long-standing and experienced public representative, informed the House that not all of the financial allocations made to local authorities are being spent on time. Senators who have served in the House for a long period or who have close contacts with local authority members could tease out that matter to discover whether what...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Motion for Earlier Signature (2 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 Credit Institutions (Financial Support) 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: Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008: Motion for Earlier Signature (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 7 October 2008.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Oct 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is an earlier signature motion on the Credit Institutions (Financial Support) Bill 2008, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business.