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Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It should be available everywhere.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will ask the Minister to come to this House for a debate on why it is not available everywhere.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Doherty and Ó Domhnaill spoke about the marine rescue stations in Malin Head and Valentia. Senator Doherty has been informed of the response Senator Keaveney received on this matter from the Minister yesterday. This clarifies the issue for people in those areas, who will be pleased with the confirmation that their services will continue. Senator Ormonde called for a debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We should consider the proposal of Senator Ellis on an all-party basis. I will see what the leaders might be interested in saying about it at our group meeting the week after next. We will calmly investigate the surprising nature in which it is proposed some constituencies will be divided. This is only a proposal for our consideration, as the Legislature will decide where this proposal...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: He made some very challenging requests of me this morning and I will do whatever I can. I cannot make a commitment to the Senator right now but I will see what I can do and come back to him later today. Senator Callely raised the issue of road safety, particularly tyre thread depth levels. I will pass on his great concern and views to the Minister. Senator McCarthy raised the matter of...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the pre-budget outlook, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, on which Senators may share time, and with the Minister to be called upon to respond for five minutes at the end of the debate.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I indicated earlier I would a move motion that would be provided on a supplemental Order Paper. 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 Commission constituted as provided in section 2 of Article 14 of the Constitution to sign the Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Fitzgerald is being mischievous.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Citizenship Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As many colleagues wanted to be associated with the vote of sympathy to the family of the late Joe Sherlock, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to provide that Private Members' Business will conclude at 7.20 p.m. to provide two hours for that business.

Seanad: Housing Market: Statements (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: May I extend this debate by five minutes with the permission of the House to allow Senator Harris make a short contribution on this very urgent topic?

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On my own behalf and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I offer my sympathy to Deputy Seán Sherlock, his family and the Labour Party on the death of our late colleague, Joe Sherlock. Joe was a proud Corkman who served for a long time and worked hard both as a Member of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann. He was first elected in 1981 to the Dáil as sole representative of Sinn Féin the...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Jimmy O'Dea will never be dead.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Mocking is catching.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Last April.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Frances Fitzgerald paid tribute to the late great Anthony Clare. I join her in acknowledging that this great man made a marvellous contribution to those who were most in need. He was a genuine decent friend and a wonderful man. He made a huge contribution to the lives of hundreds of families throughout the country. I salute everything he did and achieved. I extend our condolences...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——I did not get a seconder for the proposal.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I made that decision because there was no amendment to it and no one opposed it. I brought that proposal from the committee to the then Minister responsible. The subcommittee appointed by the Taoiseach at that time recommended the proposal within two weeks. They are the truthful facts of what happened.