Results 3,121-3,140 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations 2008: Referral to Select Committee (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Planning and Development Regulations 2008, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 16th June, 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee,...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Thornton Hall prison development, which is back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of the Business; No. 2, motion re Planning and Development Regulations 2008, for referral to committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 4, Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Committee Stage (Resumed), to be taken...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Where were the Fine Gael people?

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I agree with Senator O'Toole's views on RTE. We should not be going backwards. Some 30 years ago I had a radio programme on RTE and it was received widely across Scotland, on the Welsh coast and in Liverpool, Manchester and Coventry. Even when there was a full-blown medium wave service, it was always difficult to broadcast a signal to the north London area. What is happening represents a...

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The national broadcaster has certain duties and obligations. This is the Oireachtas and, in the context of this legislation, its Members should stand up for the people to whom I refer. Enough is enough with regard to commercialism. For at least two hours each Sunday morning, the religious services of the various churches should be broadcast on all wavelengths. What is happening is...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. It has now reached 3 p.m., when we agreed we would recess for a half hour sos and return to this debate at 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, until 7.30 p.m. I understand I did not make this clear on the Order of Business and I was asked to clarify that we are recessing and we will return to complete Committee Stage following Private Members' business. It appears that the half hour would not complete the remainder of the Bill. Is that correct?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am in the hands of the Members.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In that case, I propose we continue this item until 3.30 p.m. instead of having a sos.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will let them lose on the Senator if he wants.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Callely, Buttimer, Boyle, Quinn, O'Reilly and Hannigan expressed strong views on matters pertaining to the NDP and the challenges facing the Government. A debate will take place and, hopefully, the new Minister for Finance will attend at the earliest time. Transport matters were highlighted by Senator Fitzgerald and Senator Quinn referred to speed cameras. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In view of the time frame and the vote, I propose that the discussion on No.7 be extended to 1.15 p.m. and that No. 8, the Civil Law Miscellaneous Provisions Bill, Report and Final stages, be then taken.

Seanad: Prison Building Programme: Referral to Joint Committee (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of the 27th May, 2008 referring the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the development of a prison in the District Electoral Division of Kilsallaghan in the County of Fingal, to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, shall have effect with the substitution of '17th June' for '5th June'.

Seanad: Risk Equalisation Scheme: Motion (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Regulations in draft: Risk Equalisation (Amendment) 2008, Scheme, 2008, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 3rd June, 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on taking account of convictions in the Member States of the European Union in the course of new criminal proceedings, a copy of which...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 measure: a proposal for a Council Decision on the improvement of cooperation between the special intervention units of the Member States of the European Union in crisis situations, a copy of...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 measure: Draft Council Decision on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motions (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: 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 measure: a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Thornton prison; No. 2, motion re the Risk Equalisation (Amendment) Scheme 2008; No. 3, four motions back from committee; No. 7, statements on Report of the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny and No. 8, the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006, Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 7. It is proposed, in regard to...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take Committee Stage of the Broadcasting Bill on Wednesday, 18 June, with the agreement of the House. There was considerable interest in it.