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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It has been always Fianna Fáil policy to give the position of Leas-Chathaoirleach to the Opposition of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We have led by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We have highly qualified people available from this side of the House and this person can make an immense contribution as a former Minister responsible for the environment, which is directly relevant to this appointment. Senators made many points on the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is certainly not being rushed by the House, as has been the charge by the Leader of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: When a charge is meant against the Leader——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——by the Leader of the Opposition——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——that legislation would be rushed through the House, the Leader must respond. The Leader of the Opposition has made the charge to the Leader of the House, but no legislation will be rushed through. I do not mind sitting on Friday or Saturday of this week if time is required.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We discussed this last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I discussed the matter last week with the leaders of the various groups in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We are endeavouring to allow as much time as is necessary for all Stages of the Bills to be discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: That is not an issue and it should be noted that in the next five years of this House, as much time as is needed will be——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——given to facilitate Members in making known their views. There is no guillotine, as far as this Leader is concerned.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Anyone in a rush home for Christmas or to do his or her shopping should do it later.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators de Búrca, Leyden and many others also expressed their views on a listening Government and a caring Minister with regard to water charges. The Government listens and because we are a consensus Government, nothing is set in stone. As Shakespeare once said, "To discuss is not to agree." If the Government puts forward certain proposals at certain times, surely it is our job as...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is not a case of listening to ourselves and nobody else. The reason we are in Government so long is that we listen to the people. The Opposition is included in that.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators de Búrca, Bacik, White——

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Many Senators this morning congratulated the Minister of State, Deputy Brendan Smith, on the child care subvention.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As I have stated on many occasions, our Ministers or Ministers of State are listening when proposals come from the Houses or a particular sector of industry. As Senator Corrigan, Mary M. White and others stated this morning, the Minister of State should be congratulated on his direct communication with the people affected by the legislation. I hope all portfolio holders take this great...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: These people deserve support, which I know comes from all sides of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We congratulate the Minister of State. Senators Healy Eames and Donohoe called for a debate on education and there is no difficulty with that, as I stated yesterday. I will pass on the views of Senator Healy Eames regarding warning students in this festive time of Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Please God, there will be no repeat of experiences from the past few weeks over the Christmas period. Senators Mary M. White, Leyden and Norris called for an all-Ireland debate on the economy and I have no difficulty in this taking place. There have been various views on the 12.5% corporation tax, which is the one factor that makes Ireland seriously attractive. It has been a significant...