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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Twomey expressed serious concern regarding the applied behavioural analysis issue. The Minister for Education and Science will be in the House at 11.30 this morning until 2 p.m. He called also for a full debate on education. We can discuss that at the leaders' meeting and perhaps next Tuesday could be considered. Senator Norris referred to the 50th anniversary of the Irish Georgian...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——and brought examples to our attention. I will contact the office of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, regarding the Senator's views and will get back to him at the earliest possible time on the matters he raised. Senators Quinn, de Búrca, Mullen and Mary White expressed views on the European referendum debate which will take place with the President of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators de Búrca and Walsh asked that when the Minister for Foreign Affairs comes to the House we would discuss the independence of the people of Kosovo. I have no difficulty with such a debate taking place. Senators Coghlan, O'Donovan and Daly called for an urgent debate on the coastguard stations at Valentia Island and Malin Head. I have endeavoured to have this take place next...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senator Walsh in his proposal and suggest an all day debate on planning, An Bord Pleanála and the requirements of future generations of our country. Senator O'Donovan called for a debate on the fishing industry, particularly in respect of the announcement made yesterday. I will endeavour to facilitate the request, either before or after Easter. Senator Healy Eames referred to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on education for persons with special educational needs, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded. Spokespersons may speak for ten minutes, other Senators may speak for eight minutes and Senators may share time, with the agreement of the House. The Minister is to be...

Seanad: Economic Outlook: Motion (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The committee heard the views of many groups, in particular the north Dublin growers and the Meath growers who shared their experience. Now we see the huge decline in growers. A few hundred of the 700 or so who were in business have gone out of business since then. Senator Hanafin pointed out that the farmers only get 20% of the price for which their potatoes are selling in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Paul Coghlan, Ivor Callely, Pearse Doherty and Jerry Buttimer expressed concerns about matters pertaining to the Health Service Executive. Senators might be aware that I made a commitment to endeavour to have the Minister visit the House on Thursday, 28 February. The request has been made and we await confirmation of an opening in her diary to enable this to...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: We were able to find out——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: For the information of new Members it did not take place previously.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I am endeavouring for this to take place and I will update the House tomorrow, if possible, in that regard. I join with Senators Fitzgerald and Feeney in offering congratulations to the students in Trinity College on this exciting development where the abilities of these students are being recognised and acknowledged. I wish to be associated with the congratulations offered to them here...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Young enthusiastic and energetic Members who come to the House for the first time are impressed, and we take it as a compliment.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cannon and Carty offered their congratulations to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Deputy Coughlan, on REPS 2 and 3, and those 6,000 hard-pressed farmers concerned with payments. It is good news and I join them in offering congratulations. I have an update on this matter and I will inform the House tomorrow morning on the position on REPS 4. I take the position of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The success of our artists worldwide has meant they have been incredible ambassadors in terms of opening doors for us. We should celebrate that and I wish everyone well with getting funding for the Feis Ceoil. Senators Norris, Coghlan and Ó Murchú expressed shock and disappointment at the death of the two eagles in Killarney, which is our number one destination for tourists. I never miss...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Control of Exports Bill 2007 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements regarding the reports of the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights on violent incidents arising from the conflict in Northern Ireland, to be taken at 12.15 p.m. and to conclude not later than 2.15 p.m.,...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and O'Donovan expressed their serious concerns regarding public health services and, in particular, the purchase of an ultrasound unit by the staff of Beaumont Hospital. The example given by Senator O'Donovan can only reflect well on all those who participated. The strength of our community is always exemplified in fund-raising, no matter where it takes place....

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden voiced her serious concerns about the former employees of Gentex in Athlone where up to 140 people could be affected. This is a very serious concern for those families and I will pass on the views of the Senator to the Minister following the Order of Business. Perhaps the Senator could raise this issue during Private Members' business or on the Adjournment to find out the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The charge Senator Kelly made——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Mr. Haughey was the person who corrected this.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Were it not for the vision of that great man and the national understanding and, speaking as an individual who creates a quite a number of jobs——