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Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We were all family at one time, as Senator O'Reilly knows. The young Deputies who were appointed to office such as the new Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, have been presented with a great challenge and opportunity. I congratulate the new Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Coughlan, who has become the first female Fianna Fáil Tánaiste. Her family...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: One of the Senators was acting leader of the party, and in my notes I referred to acting leader. I apologise. Senator Hanafin referred to the serious issue of food and energy supplies. I have no difficulty in having time left aside for that debate. Senator Norris referred to No. 19, motion 3, of the non-Government motions on the Order Paper. The Deputy Leader of the House has outlined the...

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (8 May 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 organisation and content of the exchange of information extracted from criminal records between member states, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, motion re the exchange of information between member states; and No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008. It is proposed that No. 1 which is back from Committee Stage will be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business. No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008, Committee Stage, is to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is waiting since 1.30 p.m. and we must conclude at 2 p.m. The Minister is not available after 2 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators expressed their appreciation of the great efforts made by the outgoing Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, on behalf of the country. I was honoured to represent the Seanad in the House of Representatives in Washington last Wednesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It was an experience I will never forget. The Taoiseach made a tremendous contribution and wonderful speech. The event attended yesterday by the outgoing Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, and outgoing First Minister, the Reverend Ian Paisley, at the Battle of the Boyne site will make its mark for generations to come. I worked closely with the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tairgim: "GO ndéanfar an ráiteas atá leagtha amach sa Sceideal a ghabhann leis an Rún seo a fhorordú mar eolas do vótálaithe de bhun alt 23 d'Acht an Reifrinn 1994 (Uimh. 12 de 1994), i ndáil leis an togra chun Airteagal 29 den Bhunreacht a leasú, atá ar áireamh sa Bhille um an Ochtú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht 2008, agus is ábhar do reifreann bunreachta. An Sceideal 1. Is...

Seanad: Statement for Information of Voters: Motion (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, the Twenty-eighth Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages; and No. 2, motion re information for voters. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and that No. 2 will be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Does the Senator know something that I do not?

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement and Lisbon Treaty: Statements (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This is an historic day for Seanad Éireann. As Leader of the House on behalf of all the Members I welcome our Taoiseach. He has been very supportive over the years and his continued support has been much appreciated. We are honoured to have him here in our presence today. We welcome him as Taoiseach of Ireland and as someone who has shown wholehearted commitment to peace and...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Kelly, Bradford, O'Reilly, Walsh, asked for a debate on the national pay talks and for a role for the Oireachtas in the talks so that Members' voices can be heard. I support this suggestion and I will invite the new Minister for Finance to come to the House at the earliest opportunity in the next four or five weeks to hear the views of Senators on the difficult...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on tourism and No. 2, statement by the Taoiseach on the Good Friday Agreement and the Lisbon reform treaty. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 1.20 p.m. and during which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes and all other Senators for eight minutes, Senators may share...

Seanad: Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Statements on the Lisbon reform treaty will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and will conclude not later than 12.30 p.m. The contributions of spokespersons will be ten minutes, while those of all other Senators will be seven minutes. The sos will be between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. We fully agree with and respect the Cathaoirleach's ruling on the earlier issue raised by...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It will adjourn at 12.30 p.m. I am making a request for a ten minute question and answer session before the conclusion of the debate. We have commenced this process in the House and we should try to maintain it. Every Member is satisfied with it and all the group leaders are supportive of this request. Senators Hannigan, Boyle, Glynn, Coffey and Coghlan welcomed the publication of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Matters of this nature should be raised with Ministers and Departments. I will do everything in my power to assist the Senator, as will my parliamentary colleague, Deputy Mary O'Rourke.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Donovan, Glynn, Carty, McCarthy, Coghlan and Cummins expressed serious concerns regarding the unfair treatment of Irish fishermen. Our experienced colleague, the deputy leader of the Fianna Fáil Party in the House, Senator O'Donovan, cited an example. I will arrange an urgent debate on this matter and will contact the Minister's office as soon as the Order of Business concludes....

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank party spokespersons and Senators for their contributions during yesterday's debate. The proceedings of the House are enhanced by such debates and I congratulate everyone concerned. I fully support Senator Quinn's comments on job shadow day, which falls today. Senators Mary White and Coffey raised issues affecting older people and those living in rural areas. As someone who...