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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coghlan has considerable personal experience in this area. I noted Senator Mullen's views on stem cell research. Senator Coghlan called for a debate on planning and expressed support for hard-working county councillors. I have no difficulty in holding an all-party debate on the issue. Senators are aware of the plight of public representatives at local authority level and support...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Statements on the Lisbon Reform Treaty (resumed); No. 2, the Dublin Transport Authority Bill 2008 and, No. 19, Private Members' motion No. 35 re school building projects. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business to conclude not later than 12.30 p.m. and during which spokespersons may speak for ten minutes, Senators may...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the House, I propose to extend this debate until 7.10 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Additional time is needed, with the agreement of the House, to allow the Minister to respond.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I understand that Senator Jim Walsh is watching a playback of the proceedings in his office. As his office is a short distance from here——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I will abide by the ruling of the Cathaoirleach with regard to the proceedings.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Regan and Bacik all expressed their concern for the unfortunate child in Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, who had the wrong kidney removed during an operation. We can all sympathise with their sentiments. On the issue of the pharmacy dispute, the Minister for Health and Children will be in the House this evening, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On the issue of the Lisbon treaty, I did not mean to give the impression that Fine Gael was not actively involved, on a national basis. That was not meant to be the basis of my remark. I was speaking locally and I believe that is obvious if one checks the transcripts. I can tell Senators what is happening in County Westmeath.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am pleased Fine Gael is going to play a full part.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senators in condemning the attack on Mr. Prionsias de Rossa, MEP. That cannot be condoned by the membership of any political party. No matter how strongly people may feel about an issue, they do not have the right to make personal attacks such as the one made on Mr. de Rossa. I join with Senators in strongly condemning those who carried out that attack. Senators Alex White, de...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are not in the Dáil. Senators Buttimer and Boyle called for a debate on aviation policy, with particular reference to Cork Airport. I would like to extend the debate to cover all airports, which serve our people well. Senator Mullen raised the issue of conduct in sport and I will arrange a debate on this. Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the WTO talks. This was scheduled...

Seanad: Council Framework Decision: Referral to Joint Committee (22 Apr 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 (22 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No.1, motion to approve framework decision re the exchange of information; No. 2, statements on the implementation of the national skills strategy; and No. 3, statements on patient safety. It is proposed that No. 1 will be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; that No. 2 will be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, to conclude not later than 5...

Seanad: Company Closures (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to share a minute of my time with Senator Camillus Glynn. I call on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to request the appropriate State agencies to take all necessary steps to ensure that Iralco in Collinstown, County Westmeath, remains in production on terms satisfactory to the management, the unions and the employees. The liquidation of Iralco has been, to say the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Like other Senators, the leaders expressed their condolences to the Hillery family on the death of our former President, Dr. Patrick Hillery. I congratulate everyone who participated in the organisation of the State funeral ceremonies yesterday. They were a credit to the State and to everyone who had a responsibility, whether that was the Army, the Garda, the clergy or anyone else...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is probably much larger than the Senator's.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We are talking about national politics and people who get thousands upon thousands of votes when they stand at a general election and look for the support of the people. I have no doubt the Senator would get that if he had the courage or the wisdom to do so, or if he so wished.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Progressive Democrats has made an immeasurable contribution. I look forward to working with Senator Ciaran Cannon as the leader of the party on the Government benches and with all Senators in the House for the next four years of this Government. Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Boyle, Hannigan, Glynn, Ross, Coghlan and Walsh referred in particular to the Lisbon treaty. We have been doing all...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Can I say that——