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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007, Second Stage, be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourned not later than 5.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed eight minutes and on which Senators may share time; No. 12, Private Members' Business, motion no. 35,...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Joe O'Toole, Alan Kelly, Jerry Buttimer, John Ellis, Jim Walsh, Rónán Mullen, Paul Coghlan, Joe O'Reilly and Camillus Glynn expressed their great concerns about road safety. There has been a complete change since 2004 in the respect and attitude of drivers towards the regulations that have been introduced. I pay tribute to Gay Byrne, whom I have known for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: ——Government position on this important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Feargal Quinn, Mary White and Camillus Glynn raised the issue of organ donor transplants. I will pass on the Senators' views to the Minister. Everyone should carry a donor card. We should all lead by example. I have a card in my other diary but if any of our organs can be used to benefit a future generation, why not be of assistance? Senator Jim Walsh raised the Taoiseach's visit...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: They must be cleared before the Easter recess. I will endeavour to have time allocated for a debate on health as soon as possible. Senators Walsh and Bradford referred to Northern Ireland and congratulated the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, on the allocation of funding to the Orange Order. This was much appreciated and the traditions of all on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It should be ten minutes, that is my mistake. I propose ten minutes for all Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the 70th anniversary of the Constitution (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 2.30 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to acknowledge the presence of Mr. Shane P. O'Reilly, a councillor from Cavan, in the Visitor's Gallery. Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Coghlan, Reilly, Leyden and Ross-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: It means much to those who visit the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I hope to respond without interruption to the matters raised by Senators. I congratulate everyone associated with the 90th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act 1918. If the Senator believes time to acknowledge the Act is necessary, I have no difficulty with allowing time during the coming weeks. The Minister's undertakings on pharmacies were straightforward and forthright and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I have already responded to the point made by Senator O'Toole. Senator Hannigan spoke about gangland killings. I agree with him and will pass on his strong views to the Minister after the Order of Business. Senator Hannigan also spoke about the high percentage of road deaths. As he outlined to the Seanad, 25% of people who died on our roads last year were not wearing seat belts. This is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The constituency review is taking slightly longer because it is comprehensive. One or two Senators asked me whether an embargo on Senators standing for election to local authorities might be considered. Everything is being considered. I will come back to the Seanad on the last day of this session and update it on the review of local electoral area boundaries. Senators Wilson and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate the Minister for Transport and the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources on ensuring that there will be an independent feasibility study to find the right way to proceed. As we all know, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. I thank Senator Wilson for bringing the matter to the attention of the House today. All local communities will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: If one has the ability and if the good Lord gives one the health, one should be allowed make a contribution in whatever walk of life. I fully support those who have the ability and the experience. That is what will pave the way in the United States in the long term. Senator White made a point about consultants and doctors having to retire at a certain age. People are in such good health...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Butler wanted to know the up-to-date position regarding sewerage schemes and asked that the Minister would come to the House for a debate. I have no difficulty in that regard. Senator Hanafin called for an urgent debate on crime. I will have time put aside for that. In fairness to the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, he has been very co-operative whenever I have contacted his...

Seanad: Allocation of Time : Motion (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Easter recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 50 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Council Framework Decision on Racism: Motion (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal 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 combating certain forms and expressions of racism and xenophobia by means of criminal law, a copy of which proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re time limits for the Order of Business, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Council Framework Decision on combatting certain forms of racism and xenophobia, referred to committee, without debate, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, statements on national waste strategy, to be taken at the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (6 Feb 2008)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister will be in the House this evening.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2008)

Donie Cassidy: A Second Stage speech is not allowed.