Results 3,161-3,180 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: EU Council Decisions: Motion (29 May 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 Decision on the improvement of cooperation between the special intervention units of the member states of the European Union in crisis...

Seanad: Prison Building Programme: Referral to Joint Committee (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the development of a prison in the district electoral division of Kilsallaghan in the county of Fingal in respect of which copies of documents as specified in section 26(2) of the Prisons Act 2007, No. 10 of 2007, were laid before Seanad Éireann on 14 May 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's...

Seanad: Prison Building Programme: Motion. (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann, noting: that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, having considered the need for a new prison in the Dublin area, has decided to proceed with the development of a prison in the district electoral division of Kilsallaghan, in the County of Fingal; that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has caused the documents specified in section...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, referral to committee of four justice measures, to be taken without debate; No. 2, motion re Thornton prison, referral to committee; and No. 3, the substantive motion re development of a prison in the district electoral division of Kilsallaghan. It is proposed that No. 1, motion re (i) a proposal for a Council decision on the improvement of co-operation between...

Seanad: Health Services: Motion (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amarách.

Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Bill and consider it an honour and privilege that it is printed in my name to present for the consideration and approval of Seanad Éireann. As someone who was a Member of the Seanad in 1988 and 1989, when the last Bill on broadcasting was considered, we have come a long way and achieved much with regard to licensed and unlicensed broadcasting, as it was at the time. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Coghlan, Donohoe and Boyle spoke about the train drivers' strike and the difficulties being experienced by travellers in Cork and Kerry in particular. I wish all parties well in their negotiations, which lasted until 2 a.m. today and will resume at 12 noon, and I hope the difficulties can be resolved. At the end of the day, these issues have to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We have never forgotten from where we come. If one forgets one's origins, one will be directionless. We know from where the Senators opposite come.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We know the side of the House those who were reared with silver spoons in their mouths are to be found. I need not provide a lecture in that regard. If a person were born in a council cottage to which one acre of land is attached, he or she should be able to obtain planning permission to build a house on the site because most local authority development plans stipulate that the amount of...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: People should be able to care for their mothers and fathers in their golden years. Everyone grows old and needs to be looked after, and Members on all sides are aware of that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The people of Ireland have a proud tradition of upholding family values. That tradition should never be lost. I will allocate as much time as is necessary to allow all Members to make their views strongly known to the Minister with regard to what is acceptable to people in the context of upholding family values and catering for the needs of future generations. I have no difficulty agreeing...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There are good and valid reasons for the difference in prices. Senator Walsh referred to marriage registrars. I have no difficulty in setting aside time for a debate on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No. 1, statements on the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse Act 2000, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, with spokespersons having ten minutes, all other Senators seven minutes, on which Senators may share time by leave of the House, and the Minister to be called upon...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Norris, Regan and Hannigan made their opinions on the Civil Partnership Bill known. It was correctly stated that the heads of the Bill will be prepared and ready in a maximum of three or four weeks. I will do everything possible to have the Bill initiated in the Seanad, as it would be important to do so. The deputy leader of Fine Gael,...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Where was the Taoiseach last Saturday?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Challenges have been issued to the Taoiseach on behalf of the Opposition. I am responding on behalf of the Government side. I am allowed to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I can only refer to the roads in the midlands on which the Taoiseach and I are travelling. Where are the posters of colleagues who are supposed to be supporting the campaign?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They are not there.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am stating the reality.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the appearance of colleagues' posters yesterday.