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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is the Upper House and we did not get a reputation by a one-liner in a newspaper. We earned the reputation through the years. I am sounding a warning as someone who works very well with people who have given employment and works hard to keep people in employment. FÁS must consider giving 100% training grants in order that we can upskill our people. People are available to be retrained...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I fully support Senators' call for the immediate installation of speed cameras. However, to say the Government is doing nothing is unfair. Four years ago, there were 575 gardaí working in the dedicated traffic corps. By the end of this year, 1,200 gardaí will be working in the dedicated traffic corps, the full complement required by the Commissioner. We all know of the success of the few...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I do not wish to comment further but I will take up the matter. Senator Bacik called for a debate on drug abuse and on last nights the "Prime Time Investigates" programme. I have no difficulty arranging such a debate. Senator Cecilia Keaveney once again called for a debate on dangerous dogs. As she correctly pointed out, the animal welfare Bill will cover this issue, hopefully this year....

Seanad: Employment Equality Act 1998: Motion (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Employment Equality Act 1998 (section 12) (Church of Ireland College of Education ) Order, 2008, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 27th May, 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on Education and Science in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 5, motion re section 12 of Employment Equality Act 1998, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 6, Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 5, to adjourn not later than 5.30 p.m., and, if not previously concluded, to resume at the conclusion of No. 7; and No. 7, Private Members' business,...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In the Senator's opinion.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senators Twomey, O'Toole and others in wishing success to young students commencing the leaving and junior certificate examinations. This is a trying time for them. Few adults would like to have to repeat the State examinations. I will communicate to the Minister the concerns raised by Senators Twomey and Norris on health issues. I do not envisage having another debate on health as...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have great respect for the father of the House, Senator Ross, who writes one of the most influential columns in one of our Sunday newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: As a respected journalist, he has a large readership which includes many of those in employment who want to know what will happen in future. It should be noted, in case his comments are broadcast on "Oireachtas Report" tonight, that they are wrong. Having been a Member for almost as long as the Senator, I understand only the Irish Government can get rid of the veto. I do not want anyone to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He was a Member of this House and had to go through hard times to be a Member. Most of us here have no idea what it is like to fight for our democracy, not alone to fight for our economy, which is what we are doing at present. We owe the survival of our economy for the next ten or 20 years to the next generation because the generations past have given us a lifestyle and an earning ability...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is a global downturn.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We must be realistic.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I do not want the young Senator Buttimer giving the House the benefit of his inexperience. I must be realistic.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jun 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I remind the Seanad that we discuss affairs of national and international importance. It is not a council chamber and people must remember that when they become Members of this good House.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, MacSharry, Kelly and Coghlan called for a debate on the economy. As I said yesterday, I will endeavour to have this take place before the end of the session. Senator MacSharry made a useful suggestion that a sub-committee of the House be established to monitor the progress of the national development plan and the social partnership agreement. We will discuss this proposal...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There are good opportunities for young couples. People sometimes ask me about the good old days when house prices were much lower. I always respond that the good days are now and that they were bad old days when people had to set aside some 38% of their disposable income to make mortgage repayments, even though their mortgage loan with the local authority might only be £8,000 at 9%. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Parts of Senator O'Toole's constituency are now in the Limerick constituency——

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Ellis has a great interest in this matter also. The people of Leitrim have no Dáil representation, which is completely unfair. The county boundary must be sacrosanct. Whatever new regulations are introduced——

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——they will certainly not be passed by this House without the county boundaries being sacrosanct.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Every county is entitled to have a Deputy representing the people, regardless of the Deputy's political party. Finally, Senator Paddy Burke asked for a debate on the Green Paper on local government. That is a timely request and I will endeavour to arrange a debate in the presence of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.