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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty allocating time to debate this issue. The former Senator, Tom Fitzgerald, made many useful contributions in the House as Government Whip. The House has been enlightened by the contributions of Members representing Dingle over the years. Senator Hannigan called on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to update the House on the laws relating to...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Fine Gael can avail of Private Members' time and the Adjournment debate. There is great pressure on the Leader regarding debates. Pressing issues should be brought to the leaders of the various groups to consider how debate can best be facilitated. Senator Ellis called for a debate on the actions necessary to reduce the carnage on our roads. As former Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on education and I have no difficulty in allowing time for that. Likewise, I have no objection to a debate on pharmacies, as called for by Senator Feeney and others. The Minister for Health and Children gave the Department's explanation in this regard two weeks ago in this House, but I have no problem in facilitating a debate. Senators Bradford,...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I understand representatives of the industry are in Dublin today. All of us in rural areas know the importance of the pig industry and I will do all I can to ensure a debate takes place at the earliest possible time. I will report back to Senators tomorrow morning. I will convey to the Minister Senator Carty's strong views on the decision of the National Library regarding the Chief Herald....

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the national drugs strategy, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 5 p.m. if not previously concluded; and No. 11, motion re crime, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude not later than 7 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 12 minutes and those of all other Senators not to...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Does Senator Hannigan want to come over to this side of the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: You have gone over time, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take statements on Shannon Airport next Wednesday following the Order of Business. I wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of Tony Ryan and I pass on our condolences. He was one of Ireland's greatest men of all time. He transformed Ireland and gave us the opportunity to create the Celtic tiger. He achieved much in his lifetime and he has...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole called for a debate on the constituencies review. This presents a serious challenge to us, as parliamentarians, in regard to where we are going. Practically half of our Dáil constituencies will lose one or two seats in every constituency review. I have discussed this with three experienced Members in both Houses and serious decisions must be made regarding what will happen...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty allocating time for this urgent topic. The three Donegal Senators called for an urgent debate on the employment challenges facing the county yesterday in the House to which I responded, although I understand that is not what is being reported on the airwaves. When I replied, I included the request for a debate on the BMW region by Deputy Healy Eames and the challenges...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney called for Ministers to be on a rota. Perhaps all good ideas such as this could be put to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges under the chairmanship of the Cathaoirleach. That committee considers deviation from Standing Orders and creating new opportunities, views and ideas. This idea is worthy of such consideration. We could take the proposal to the Committee on...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to think that in looking forward to 2016, the 100th anniversary, we should plan for additional facilities with the OPW. This should not be just an aspiration. It could become a reality. I hope in the long term this will be one of our aims to be included in Seanad reform consideration. I cannot agree to the amendment to the Order of Business. I know Senator Norris to be an...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——with other leaders.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I should not mention a Member when he is not present. I have no difficulty allocating time to facilitate a lengthy debate, as long as Members require, on Seanad reform. The business for today has been agreed and arranged with the Minister. I do not wish to see any Senator being accused of being opportunistic. Business must be planned in a careful and meaningful way, which is what Senators...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Who will contribute at that time?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Cummins called for a debate on suicide and Reach Out. I have no difficulty in allocating time for this. Senator Callely called for a debate on the economy with the Minister for Finance present. I intend to have a wide-ranging debate on this issue, which was called for last week. Senator Callely has now been appointed as spokesperson on the Government side for enterprise, trade and...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies, I had this noted at the bottom of the page.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty in allocating time for the very worthwhile request made by Senators Leyden and Regan. We will try to organise that within the next three weeks because time is of the essence.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the Coroners Bill 2007 — Order for Second Stage and Second Stage. A Seanad party spokesperson may speak for 15 minutes while other Senators may speak for eight minutes. Members may share time by agreement.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: If the Senator had been around long enough she would remember when her crowd——