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Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Coghlan and Ó Murchú raised the matter of the new Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Cullen, and the new Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, our former Seanad colleague. As Senator Ó Murchú said, there is no more experienced person than former Senator, Deputy Mansergh, to take on this role. I had the pleasure of being in Adare last Friday when the Minister of State...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward very much to——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——his assisting all parts of Ireland not only Killarney. I will be in Killarney in the second week of July for the start of my holidays, as I am every year.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I fully agree with the expectations of Senator Coghlan in regard to the former Senator's appointment to this portfolio. Senator Joe O'Reilly called on me to give my opinion on statements in the Irish Examiner. I will come back to the Senator when I clarify the statements with the various Departments. Senator Bacik called for a debate on prisons, improvements in prison services, prison...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statements on the Burma tragedy. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 5.20 p.m. with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed eight minutes, Senators may share time with the agreement of the House, and the Minister to be called...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That was a Second Stage speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole and Norris have called for another debate on issues regarding the Health Service Executive, particularly its announcement of reduction of staff levels in management and front line staff. I have no difficulty in assigning time for this. Senator Twomey called for a debate with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, concerning housing levels and the 80,000...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is my opinion and that of a large number of those I speak to in the business fraternity that a four-bedroom semi-detached house for €190,000——

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A site could not be bought for that price two years ago, in the midlands, Mullingar——

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——the beautiful lake district of Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is our duty to bring to the attention of the electorate and to our constituents that while all the doom and gloom may come from one side of the House, this morning the sun is shining on the Government side

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We must give the truth in the news. Members who are only here a short time will learn. They should not give the House the benefit of their inexperience on a daily basis. Senator O'Toole, Senator Kelly, Senator Glynn, Senator Walsh, Senator Buttimer and Senator McCarthy——

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——called for an urgent debate on the public service. I have no difficulty with allocating time for that. There is much merit in having such a debate at the earliest opportunity and I will facilitate the Senators' request. Senator Hannigan and Senator Ó Domhnaill expressed their views on the Lisbon treaty, with Senator Hannigan correctly pointing out that the referendum will be held on...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Where is the one who does not love the land where they are born? The Senator, along with his friend, Deputy Healy-Rae, will be pleased to hear who will be looking after them for the next four years. Senator Keaveney spoke about the problem being experienced in County Donegal. It is not possible to indicate at this stage when the animal health Bill, to update the animal diseases legislation,...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 — Report Stage. It is proposed to take Report Stage of the Bill on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: What is the question?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to clarify again that Private Members' business will be taken from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today. I want to say comhghairdeas to Seanadóir Mark Daly and Mr. Des Bishop for what they have been doing concerning the Irish language. Mr. Bishop's presence at the committee this morning was very uplifting for the language. I can only agree with the views of various Senators as to what Mr. Bishop...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Donohoe, Callely and Norris all called for a debate on Transport 21, particularly concerning future developments and the continued large-scale investment which is driving the economy at present. I will ask the Minister for Transport to attend the House for such debate as soon as possible and definitely before the summer recess. Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Maria Corrigan and...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Of course, the first ever female Fianna Fáil Tánaiste was appointed last week by the Taoiseach, which is another cause for celebration for women, especially on the Fianna Fáil side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My constituency colleague has made an immeasurable contribution for more than 20 years. She was the deputy leader of our party for a considerable time too. I have no difficulty with this debate taking place. Senator Maria Corrigan requested the timeframe for the disability legislation. I understand that the earliest possible timeframe to advance this legislation is by the end of 2008. I...