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Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statements on Rural Development; No. 2, Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007 — Second Stage; and No. 17, Private Members' motion No. 38 re the economic outlook. It is proposed that No.1, Statements on Rural Development, will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and will conclude not later than 1.45 p.m. Spokespersons may speak for...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. It will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: My constituency does not have a Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: From cover to cover.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senator Fitzgerald in marking the sad passing of Nuala O'Faolain. I have been admirer of hers for years. She was a wonderful ambassador for our country and was a very talented person. Her work will remain for many years after her sad passing. Many Senators highlighted their concern over agriculture and requested a debate. I will contact the new Minister, Deputy Brendan Smith, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I address my remarks to the leaders. Let the leaders hear what the Leader of the House is saying. I am suggesting that Senator Fitzgerald might change the wording for Fine Gael's Private Members' motion tomorrow evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are very proud of the economy.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I hope the next ten years will be as fruitful for those supporting all political parties as the past ten years were under the leadership of Deputy Bertie Ahern.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure the new Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, would be very anxious to come to the House to address the challenges which Senator Fitzgerald and others have highlighted to the House following last night's "Prime Time Investigates" television programme. I also congratulate the team that prepared the programme on highlighting the matter to the people. I ask that Senator Fitzgerald...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——to come to the House at the earliest opportunity. New Senators who have joined the Seanad for the first time——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The House has been very fortunate to have elected for the first time 25 new Members in the last Seanad general election less than 11 months ago. For the information of these Senators in particular and to be helpful, I wish to advise that when Ministers are appointed for the first time, as is the case with the Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, they are always afforded two to three...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We all know of Senator Norris's artistic talents. I am talking about the wider domain of all of the other international stars, along with his good self.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will make an inquiry of the new Minister for Education and Science regarding Athlone Community College, which Senator McFadden raised. Members will be aware that it was my strong intervention that made the announcement possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I can assure the House and Senator McFadden that I have never started a project without concluding it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Glynn called for the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to be invited to the House. He expressed strong views on unrest in housing estates. That is a growing problem. I will pass on the Senator's strong views, which can perhaps be highlighted for a debate in the House at the earliest opportunity. Senator Prendergast called on the Minister for Health and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That information might not get to the area about which he is concerned. I do not wish to trivialise the matter and I consider it worthy of a serious debate in the House. I will endeavour to arrange such a debate at the earliest possible time. I agree to Senator Buttimer's call for a debate on the Prison Service. Senators John Paul Phelan, McDonald and Bradford sought a debate on housing, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (13 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McDonald called for a debate at the earliest possible opportunity on funding for environmental issues such as water and sewerage schemes, and especially gateway hubs. I have no difficulty with such a debate taking place.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 May 2008)

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

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Committee Stage (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 13 May.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators offered congratulations to the new Taoiseach. Yesterday's scenes of joy and celebration in Leinster House among those from the Taoiseach's county of Offaly were a sight to behold. It is a united county when it comes to politics, with no candidate from our party canvassing individually. I wish the Taoiseach all the luck in the world. As Senator Ó Murchú observed, the new...