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Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the practice of calling the Leader of the House to reply to the Order of Business no later than 50 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business shall be continued until the Christmas recess.

Seanad: EU Council Decisions: Motion (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measures: (i) a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the recognition and supervision of suspended sentences, alternative sanctions and conditional sentences, a copy of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re time limit for the Order of Business; No. 2, motion concerning US agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance, the approval of the adoption by Ireland of an EU Council decision establishing the Europol Police Office, EUROPOL, and the proposal for a framework decision on the recognition and supervision of suspended sentences, alternative...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Committee Stage (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today at 4.50 p.m.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Report and Final Stages (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. I ask for all-party agreement to defer the statements on the fishing industry.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The House will adjourn sine die.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Mary White, Regan, Norris, Buttimer, Callely, O'Reilly, Ross and Bacik referred to matters that concern them greatly. The Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008, which was not initiated in this House and which was before the Dáil for some considerable time, has been ordered for today. It is a short Bill and the main Bill will be presented to Senators for...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and I wish her well. I also will pass on her strong views to the Minister in respect of the matters she highlighted this morning. Senator Fitzgerald and other Members again expressed their serious concerns regarding the economy. All Members are singing from the same hymn sheet in respect of doing whatever must be done regarding the challenges facing the Government. Members are aware...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Other measures include streamlining service delivery and reprioritising certain capital expenditure in the future. These measures seek to protect the vulnerable as far as is possible and all Members will agree with that sentiment. They wish to see senior citizens, children and those on lower income levels protected as far as possible. As for the low tax regime in place, one third of all...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is not all doom and gloom and it really is exceptional. Members owe it to the constituents they represent and I thank the Senator for bringing this to my attention.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris expressed his strong views, which I share, in favour of a review in order that the Abbey Theatre should be located on O'Connell Street. As massive savings are being sought at present, several million euro could be saved, were the suggestion to use the GPO to be furthered.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris has received great support for such a proposal from those who have been associated with theatre life for many years and have had great achievements in this regard. I will assist the Senator and colleagues in the theatre world to achieve this in any way possible. Ultimately, the main reason to so do is to satisfy the demand of the customer. Everyone in Ireland knows the...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I ask Senator Wilson to keep Senator O'Reilly updated regarding the progress taking place during the summer recess. Senator Callely raised the issue regarding Dublin Port tunnel and the difficulties that may be experienced there. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister to ascertain the position and will revert to the Senator. Senator Hannigan expressed serious concerns regarding...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Statements on the fishing industry, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, but not earlier than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed seven minutes and all other Senators not to exceed five minutes....

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, I respectfully request Senator Regan, who has made many great contributions in this House and is a valued Member of the House, to withdraw that remark. I do not think the former Taoiseach——

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It will be after the Order of Business. Committee Stage ordered for Thursday, 10 July 2008.

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ar 10.30 a.m. amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Mary White, Regan, O'Donovan and Mullen expressed concern about the Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008, which is coming before the House today and tomorrow. I can assure the Senators that they will have all the time they require. I do not mind how late we sit any of the days in discussing this. Senator O'Donovan expressed the great concern — which I know...