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Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Defamation Bill 2006 — Committee Stage, resumed, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements on the budget for 2008, to be taken at 6 p.m. and to conclude not later than 8 p.m. if not previously concluded, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: No, not this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The up-to-date position on the health (long term residential care scheme) Bill 2007, known as the nursing home Bill, is that it will not be published this week as stated by some Members. However, it is hoped that the Bill may be published as soon as possible following Government approval. For the benefit of those Members who were not in the House in former times, when I was Leader of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Members of the Opposition will wish to be prepared, and not just for talking on the Order of Business. There will be no guillotine on this Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I am talking about the nursing home Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: There is no guillotine on any legislation that will come before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: If we have to sit on Mondays or Fridays, I will call sittings on those days.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: However, I will also be here to observe those who are in attendance.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator cannot say one thing today and then not be present when the legislation comes before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Care for the elderly is a priority for Members on all sides of the House in these times of plenty. Ministers on the Government side have been exemplary in this regard over the past ten years, as can be seen when one compares what was done in the previous ten or 20 years for our senior citizens. There is nothing good enough for those who have made a contribution to our country and put us in...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: They may not have the experience of most of us, but they are passionate in their contributions. While I respect that, we must await the findings of the tribunal established by both Houses. I look forward to such. Senator McCarthy spoke about climate change and wished the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government well in Bali. I will pass on the Senator's congratulations....

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty with setting aside time for such a debate. Senators Regan, Norris, O'Donovan and Harris expressed their opinions on the Defamation Bill. Committee Stage will be taken in the House today and from 11.30 a.m. until one hour before the budget tomorrow. If time is required to continue Committee Stage, I have no difficulty with setting aside as many days as Senators wish for...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will deal with the Senators' opinions in the various forums they requested. Senators Mullen and, in particular, Norris expressed their opinions on Clontarf Golf Club. The latter congratulated the chairman of Dublin City Council, Councillor Paddy Bourke, on behalf of Dublin's citizens. The details given by the chairman on radio this morning put everything in context.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. He acts on behalf of the citizens of the city of Dublin and I want to note Senator Norris's opinions. As requested by Senator Cummins, I will inquire as to when the Prison Service report will be published. Senator Ó Domhnaill asked that the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism attend the House regarding the proposals for the 2012 Olympic Games. It is a worthwhile request...

Seanad: Asset Recovery Offices: Motion (4 Dec 2007)

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 Decision concerning co-operation between Asset Recovery Offices of the Member States in the field of tracing and identification of proceeds...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge some very senior people from the Mullingar rotary club and its president, Councillor Robert Troy, who have visited the House today to be present for the tributes that are about to be paid. I welcome them to the House. I wish to convey my sincere condolences, and those of my Fianna Fáil colleagues, to Seán Keegan's wife, Mary, and his children, Maria, Nan, Nuala, Tom and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Dec 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the Asset Recovery Offices, referral to committee; and No. 2, the Defamation Bill 2006. It is proposed to take No. 1 without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business. At the conclusion of No.1 it is proposed to take tributes from party leaders and constituency colleagues on the death of a former Member of this House, the late Seán Keegan,...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I secured the site for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Walsh, Quinn and Ormonde expressed strong views on the funding of primary schools. It is a challenge of a positive nature, particularly in light of the increase in our population. It is a by-product of the Celtic tiger, parts 1 and 2. I will pass on the Senators' views and I have no difficulty in making time available for a debate on the matter. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Bishop of Meath kindly donated, on behalf of the diocesan trust, a state-of-the-art site at Killucan. This was badly needed because the population in the area has increased by 140%. We are awaiting the green light from the Department, which approved the building of a new school, to proceed with the next stage of this project. Athlone has been waiting for a new community college for...