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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: People in this House must speak from a position of strength and experience. As I have often said, those of us who kept the show on the road and kept people employed deserve credit. In some cases, they should receive a gold medal for the efforts that were made to keep Ireland plc moving at the time.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Fianna Fáil won three general elections in a row because of its proud record of having created 600,000 jobs.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I outlined earlier what is being monitored in the House. The Senator should take that into account. Senators Norris, MacSharry and Harris expressed serious concern about the image of Seanad Éireann. Senators on all sides of the House can agree that the Seanad does not get fair coverage of the excellent work it does, the excellent contributions made and the many good proposals that come...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty in having time put aside for that. The €618 million the Minister announced in Athlone last Friday is very welcome but to correct the record in regard to what he said on the day, the average contribution from local authorities is 30%. In case what he said was misconstrued, which can easily happen, the Minister pointed out that some counties only contribute 7%, 8% and...

Seanad: Credit Union Savings Protection Bill 2008: First Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Next week.

Seanad: Mental Capacity and Guardianship Bill 2008: First Stage (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Custodial Sentences: Motion (19 Feb 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 application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving...

Seanad: Animal Diseases: Motion (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal 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 8th March, 2009, be referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re custodial sentences, back from committee without debate, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Disease of Animals (Amendment) Act 2001, referral to committee without debate, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: And snowdrops and daffodils.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome Kate Egan of "Oireachtas Report" to the Press Gallery. It is lovely to see a member of the press attend the proceedings of the House. Senators Twomey, Mullen, Ross, Coghlan, Healy Eames, Ellis, Corrigan and Fitzgerald expressed their views on holding a debate with the Minister for Education and Science. The Minister will attend the House on Thursday, 21 February for a wide ranging...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Alex White raised serious concerns pertaining to teaching subjects. In one of this morning's best contributions, the Senator asked how we can use the key objectives of promoting skills and cutting-edge technology to upskill 60% of the workforce by 2020. Some €4.3 billion has been allocated to this area, which is a serious challenge to FÁS. I hope to invite the Minister for...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——that when one did not have a medical card and when one could not afford to go to one's doctor and pay for advice, it was the friendly pharmacist who recommended the medication one needed to take. I know that from experience. Anyone who was born with a silver spoon in his or her mouth might not understand what I am saying. The important point to remember is that the Constitution...

Seanad: Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order: Motion (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order 2008, copies of which have been laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 12th February 2008, be referred to the Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Limerick City Boundary Alteration Order 2008 (referral to committee without debate), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, statements on the national waste strategy (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of No.1 and adjourned not later than 1 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: This should be ruled out of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Coghlan, Doherty, Healy Eames, Burke and many others called for an urgent debate on pharmacies and the Health Service Executive. I compliment all those who are doing their best to assist in the difficulty being experienced by pharmacies, the HSE and ourselves as public representatives. A meeting of the joint committee is taking place and the Minister is endeavouring to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——chairman of the Road Safety Authority, Mr. Gay Byrne.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: To allay the fears of the Senator, I support the call for the quick installation of speed cameras. We will have an urgent debate and an update on road safety with the Minister before the Easter recess, if the House agrees. Senator Norris proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, which was seconded by Senator Bacik and was clarified by Senator Boyle. I propose to support the amendment...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: That is a worthy request and I have no difficulty in making time available for such a debate. Senator Keaveney also called for a debate on bullying in schools. I can request the Minister for Education and Science to address this matter. Perhaps it can be included in a debate on education in general when the Minister comes to the House. She will be in the House in the next week or so to...