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Seanad: Sustainable Residential Development: Motion (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Amárach ar 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to amend the Order of Business and take No. 2, Passports Bill 2007 — Committee and Remaining Stages, between now and 6.00 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Alex White, Coghlan, Keaveney and O'Reilly all expressed their shock and horror at the various incidents that took place over Saint Patrick's weekend. I would say that 99% of the festivals organised and the committees who organised them were a credit to their communities, towns, cities and counties. I join in the congratulations offered by Senator Keaveney for the great...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We want to make our time meaningful so that we can make a change and create opportunities for future generations that were fortunately created for ourselves. Some of us had very little to do to enjoy the quality of life we have today. I wholeheartedly endorse the volunteerism outlined by Senator Keaveney. The musicians of Ireland have provided absolute joy and pleasure and have lifted the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators may not interrupt the Leader when he is addressing the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Fianna Fáil's commitment to the undocumented Irish is unparalleled.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In each of the past few years my party has brought home 45,000 or 50,000 emigrants, whereas the Opposition sent people away every year when it was in office.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Deputy Buttimer knows what will happen to him if Dino finds out he is not behaving. During his visit to America, the Taoiseach stated: "The relationship between Ireland and the United States is as strong and as close as it is rooted and proud. It has often been described as unique".

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: He continued: In a world of change, where little remains constant, I believe that the United States and Ireland will always enjoy an indelible bond, shaped by the legacy of countless immigrants, who built and cherished our new home but who never forgot the land of their ancestors. In a world of change where little remains constant I believe the United States and Ireland will always enjoy an...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Taoiseach indicated that he and President Bush had recently had an opportunity to discuss the difficulty of the undocumented Irish. He stated they would assist those aged 17 to 35 years in a manner that would enable them to engage in a cultural exchange which could be renewed once. While all Senators want to alleviate the plight of the undocumented and do the right thing, we must...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have known Niall O'Dowd for 35 years and wish to record the appreciation of the House for all he has done on behalf of the Irish in America during that period.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators are willing, ready and able to do anything in our power to assist the undocumented Irish in America. Unfortunately, I cannot accept the amendment because it is of the utmost importance that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, would be present to make a contribution. However, if Senators are agreeable I will arrange to hold a three hour debate in the first sitting...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: When it works in a positive way, we see how meaningful it can make its contribution so that we in the House can endeavour to enhance the good work it brings to our attention. Senators Mullen, Leyden and Carty also raised the matter of a recent Council of Europe report and the abortion issue. I will pass on their views to the Minister. On our return on Tuesday, 8 April, the President of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden inquired about the Mullingar-Athlone rail link. I will come back to the Senator on that matter. She should know the county council did not make an application for the gateway innovation fund, which is a negative development. I am sure all invited to that important meeting will keep us briefed.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Butler called for a debate with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government on the challenges facing the construction industry. I can have this take place at the earliest possible date after the Easter recess. Senator O'Reilly spoke about the cost of consultants and wastage. I will pass his views on to the Minister. However, his former Taoiseach, Garret...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer was going to national school at the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Ross, Harris and Alex White called for a debate on the financial markets challenge facing the world, especially the West. I appreciate the father of the House bringing this to the attention of Senators. This is a serious challenge which will last for some time. Many individuals in Ireland who have created much employment, and particularly those in the financial services and...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: In my lifetime it is unprecedented anyway. I understand the Minister for Finance is out of the country but when possible I will ask him for an urgent debate and to update the House at the very earliest opportunity. If the Minister was in the country now I would endeavour for such a debate to take place tomorrow. It is of the utmost importance that we hear from the Minister himself on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Deputy is pushing an open door on the matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Senator Cummins for raising this matter. If we do not, as a result of the Order of Business taking so long, complete our deliberations on Nos. 1 and 2 before 5.30 p.m., we will resume those deliberations at 7.30 p.m., following Private Members' business, and continue with them until a conclusion is reached.