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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: He is leading the Independent group very efficiently, as always. I also wish his great colleagues and friends——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——the compliments of the season.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I wish the Deputy Leader of the House, Senator Boyle, and the rest of our new partners in Government——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Our colleagues in the Green Party——

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I also wish Senator O'Malley and our longstanding colleagues in Government, the Progressive Democrats, a happy and holy Christmas. I thank my colleagues in Fianna Fáil, which is the majority party in the House, for their co-operation, understanding and assistance. I would like to mention the Government Whip, Senator Wilson, and his assistant, Senator Glynn, in particular. It is great that...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to being back early in the new year, when we will be even more productive. We look forward to serving the people of Ireland, which we have had the privilege of being elected to do.

Seanad: Colombian Conflict: Motion (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann: expressing its outrage at the kidnapping and detention for political ends of hostages, held by illegal armed groups in Colombia, including in 2002 that of Ms Ingrid Betancourt, a former member of the National Senate of Colombia and a candidate for the Presidency of Colombia; appalled by the written and photographic evidence recently recovered by the Government of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Appropriation Bill 2007 — all Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 11 and to conclude not later than 12 noon, if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons only, which are not to exceed seven minutes; No. 2, early signature motion on the Appropriation Bill 2007 — to be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1; No....

Seanad: Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2007: Second Stage (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is not allowed to interrupt the Minister during her response.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Social Welfare Bill 2007 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her. A number of the provisions in the Social Welfare Bill 2007 are scheduled to come...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsections (2A)(inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of 1995), Seanad Éireann recommends the appointment of Mr. Justice Matthew P. Smith, a former Judge of the High Court, by the President on the advice of the Government to be the chairperson of the...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection (2)(b)(v) (inserted by section 2 of the Standards in Public Office Act 2001 (No. 31 of 2001)), of section 21 of the Ethics in Public Office Act 1995 (No. 22 of 1995), Seanad Éireann approves the proposed appointment by the Government of Mr. Michael Smith (being a former member of Dáil Éireann and not being a member of the European Parliament) to be an...

Seanad: Standards in Public Office Commission: Motions (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We voted on this.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator means consensus.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: God bless us.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate Senator Jerry Buttimer on his recent publication and wish him the best of luck with it. He has excelled in the 261 page edition of his book The Candidate and I advise all Senators to get a copy for Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Those friends on local authorities who have not yet received a present might appreciate a copy.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate the Senator, wish him luck and hope his book is widely read by young people so they might understand the challenges that face those considering entering public life. I wish to respond to Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Regan, Norris and Coghlan on the Standards in Public Offices Commission. The decision was taken by the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Cowen and in...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It seems to me that what is a gesture today is a right tomorrow. This is a Government decision and on two occasions it appointed an eminent member of public life, namely, the former Minister, Liam Kavanagh and a member of the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have served for 26 years and I have never seen this gesture being returned by Fine Gael. In 1973 the Labour Party took the Chair and Vice Chair of this House.