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Seanad: Diseases of Animals Act: Motion (6 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann resolves that section 17A (inserted by section 2(1) of the Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001 (No. 3 of 2001)) of the Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (No. 6 of 1966) shall continue in force for the period ending on 8 March 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Diseases of Animals Act, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No 2, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008, Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to adjourn not later than 1 p.m. if not previously concluded and to resume at the conclusion of No. 18 if not...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is actually 11 years.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Kelly called for an open debate on the activities of the HSE and in particular the three reports to be published over the next 24 hours. I can agree to have this at an early date. I will endeavour to check the Minister's diary to see what can be done to achieve this. Senators Fitzgerald, Alex White, Norris, Doherty and Keaveney expressed their views on Dr....

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We could have a very intelligent debate and I ask all Senators to rise to the mark in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Quinn referred to the television documentary by Paul Williams. Mr. Williams is to be congratulated. He is the most courageous person alive in Ireland today and I have no difficulty complimenting him. He is to be commended on the work he has done in recent years given the challenges he has faced to bring to the attention of the public what is happening in certain areas of our country.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I listened to him with great interest last night on "The Joe Finnegan Show" on the local radio station, Northern Sound, discussing the challenges facing us. I compliment him on his wholesome praise of all political parties coming together and putting in place the corrective measures and agencies necessary to take on the challenge. It is not just a one-party achievement. He gave it as an...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——as legislators rather than wasting time on things that do not really matter on a day to day basis. I will set aside time for a debate on this matter and pass on the Senators' views to the Minister. Senator Prendergast called for an urgent debate on radon gas levels. I know Tipperary has very high levels and some parts of my own area, Westmeath, have as well. This debate can take...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Mar 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Passport Bill 2007 (Dáil) — Second Stage; No. 2, Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2008 (Dáil) — Second Stage; and No. 17, Private Members' motion re the electoral commission. It is proposed that No. 1 be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.00 p.m. if not previously concluded, spokespersons may speak for ten...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: There is no such thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I could see you all at night.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, there is interference on the broadcasting sound system because Senators are not turning off their mobile phones or the receivers. I can still hear the interference. It was embarrassing on "Oireachtas Report" for the past two nights. The broadcasting unit was forced to broadcast the affairs of this House while Members were not obeying the Chair with regard to turning...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have my mobile taken apart.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It is unbelievable. There are people reading their messages. All phones should be turned off completely.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Feeney, Norris, Ó Murchú, Kelly, O'Reilly, Mullen and Donohoe expressed their concerns regarding issues that Senator Fitzgerald highlighted in her opening remarks. I too am horrified and we send our condolences to the family of the second Polish man who lost his life. As has been said here this morning, these were model citizens coming from Poland to a...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I fully support the sentiments behind the Bill the Senator has published. Many of us on this side of the House would be only too willing to support it but I suggest the Senator should raise the matter in Fine Gael Private Members' time. This would mean the Government would take the matter to Cabinet and then make a decision on it. If the Bill were taken in Private Members' time it would...

Seanad: Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008: Order for Second Stage (28 Feb 2008)

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

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business today is No. 1, Local Government Services (Corporate Bodies) (Confirmation of Orders) Bill 2008, Second Stage, to be to taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business. Spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes, other Senators for eight minutes and Senators may share time.