Results 3,921-3,940 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer spoke about emigrants in Europe. I can invite the Minister concerned to discuss that serious issue. Senators Boyle and Quinn spoke about the appropriation accounts and Senator Quinn called for a debate on the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. A number of debates have been requested this morning. Independent Senators will be proposing a motion for Private...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Yes, redrafted. The Minister has already said that, of which I am sure the Senator was very well aware, given his contacts in the Law Library.

Seanad: Committee of Selection: Motion (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 88 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Committee of Selection be appointed and do consist of the following members:— An Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senators Paddy Burke, Dan Boyle, Donie Cassidy, Maurice Cummins, Frances Fitzgerald, Tony Kett, Francis O'Brien, Ann Ormonde, Joe O'Toole, Alex White, Diarmuid Wilson.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Order for Second Stage (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that we break until 11.30 a.m. Based on the length of yesterday's Order of Business, I estimated we would not be ready to receive the Minister until 11.30 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No.1, motion re the Committee of Selection, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business, and No. 2, Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007, Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with spokespersons having 12 minutes, all other Senators eight minutes, and on which Senators may share time.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of order, Senator Bacik's microphone does not seem to be turned on and we on this side of the Chamber cannot hear her contribution.

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move that the Order of Business be moved to 5.30 p.m. so that we can conclude this business.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Next Wednesday.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Members for their understanding regarding the obligation to extend the Order of Business. The leader of the Opposition has left the Chamber to check some files. I wanted to get through Second Stage this evening with Members' permission and co-operation. I am grateful for Members' co-operation in making this happen and in getting the House to its present position. I also thank the...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: There are some young colleagues who have to have a balanced approach in this House. I note some senior Members did not make a contribution because they knew what was coming down the track. We will meet with the leaders immediately after the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach, if that is agreeable to them. Regarding the horrific shooting yesterday morning, Garda Paul Sherlock is a married...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It gives me great pleasure to support the nomination of Senator Burke. He has been a Member of the House for 15 years and he is impartial and committed to its operation. Since 1937, the Fianna Fáil Party has always agreed to the nominee of the largest political party in opposition. It did not happen in our case in 1973, but we always keep ourselves well above what is right. It is right...

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It was the Labour Party's own nominee.

Seanad: Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: No. I am just putting it on the record for the young Members.

Seanad: Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007: Restoration to Order Paper. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 132 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, July 2007, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 132 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Defamation Bill 2006, which had reached Committee Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, July 2007, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Coroners Bill 2007: Restoration to Order Paper. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 132 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Coroners Bill 2007, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, July 2007, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Restoration to Order Paper. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 132 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Voluntary Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, July 2007, be restored to the Order Paper.

Seanad: Privacy Bill 2006: Restoration to Order Paper. (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in pursuance of Standing Order No. 132 of the Standing Orders relative to Public Business, the Privacy Bill 2006, which had reached Order for Second Stage prior to the Seanad General Election, July 2007, be restored to the Order Paper.