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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is an oversight. I will ensure that will be done immediately after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators John Paul Phelan, O'Reilly, Mullen and others expressed strong views about the proposed corrections to be made to assist the economy and citizens in terms of the changes taking place. Time has been allocated for this today. When we return in the autumn, in the first or second week we will have a half-day debate on this also to monitor what has taken place over the summer months...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Wilson has no concern about Cavan. On the question of decentralisation, I understand that anywhere that contracts are signed, are in place or are about to be signed, it is going ahead. Senator Norris asked about legislation on refugees. I will come back to him today on his serious concerns in this area. Senator Prendergast expressed strong views on legionnaires' disease and I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will consider this and revert to the Senator in due course. Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill welcomed the allocation of €90 million by the EU Commissioner with responsibility for agriculture to tackle childhood obesity. Senator Geraldine Feeney has sought progress on combatting eating disorders. I have no difficulty allocating time to debate these matters in the autumn. Senator John Paul...

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is a sad morning because of the passing of our great friend, colleague and former Minister, Deputy Séamus Brennan. I personally had great admiration for Séamus Brennan as he was a wonderful statesman, a highly intelligent Member of both Dáil and Seanad and a master politician. He was an astute and capable Minister, Deputy and Member of Seanad Éireann who was interested in getting...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take informal tributes to the late Deputy Seamus Brennan. It is proposed to allow time for short contributions from Leaders of the groups following which the House will adjourn for ten minutes after which we will take No. 1, motion re European Migration Network, back from committee, without debate; No. 2, Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008 — Second Stage; No. 3, Statements on...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: No, we are taking the Order of Business now. The House will hear informal tributes to the late Seamus Brennan following the Order of Business and will then adjourn for ten minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, as a separate item.

Seanad: Chemicals Bill 2008: Committee and Remaining Stages (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 8 July 2008.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Perhaps the Committee on Procedures and Privileges can examine this issue. We have had 12 months of proceedings and perhaps we should return to my original proposal to place a time limit on Senators who wish to make a contribution following the group leaders. It would assist the Cathaoirleach and the House and, as the Cathaoirleach pointed out yesterday, Senator Quinn made two points in...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have said——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will only say it——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A Chathaoirligh, I will name Senator Buttimer if you require me to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Your party——

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is of the utmost importance that all Senators read the Standing Orders. I am saying this for the last time — we should respect one another when making contributions. I do not heckle anyone. When Senators have the decency to ask serious questions, they should also have the decency to listen to the responses.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would have no difficulty setting aside time for a debate on the regionalising of the HSE, as requested by Senator Butler. I welcome the announcement of €72 million in respect of the Shanganagh sewerage scheme. It is no wonder the Senator is pleased. The money will be well spent on this project. Senator Hannigan referred to the serious housing issue, which I have considered. Rather...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They must ask the establishment what it will do about this matter. Given that Senator Ellis has represented the people of County Leitrim in the Dáil and the Seanad for almost three decades, this request is not being made by a first-timer. It is being made on behalf of the people of County Leitrim. I want to know what can be done in the interests of fairness. Were any other county left...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of clarification, there is a misunderstanding.