Results 4,101-4,120 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: My party has been in Opposition in the past and I am aware of what we can do for the people of Westmeath when we are in Government. The recommendations of the constituency boundary commission mean I have lost 24% of my first preference vote, or 1,907 votes. My colleague, Deputy Penrose, has lost 608 votes, Deputy Paul McGrath has lost 807 votes and Senator O'Rourke has lost 104 votes. The...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: If that luck is to continue, I am confident the people of the county will consider me for their first preference in the next election. I have some advice for colleagues on the other side of the House who are, like me, first-time Deputies. As an Oireachtas Member for 23 years, I confirm the most difficult time to get elected is the second time. Opposition Members may smile and feel confident...

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: However, they should be wary of the underdog. I am not beaten yet and am fired up for the challenge. Anybody who hopes to take my seat will have much hard work to do between now and the next general election because I have worked hard for the last three years and will continue to do so.

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: I might even increase my efforts. In the words of Al Jolson, "You ain't seen nothing yet".

Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: This Bill should have provided for two extra Dáil seats. The commission could have recommended either a reduction of two seats to 164 or an increase of two to 168. It is a shame it did not choose the latter approach. The people of north Westmeath and Leitrim have much in common. Neither area has got its fair share of the spoils of the Celtic tiger. However, all the hard work has been put in...

Written Answers — Ministerial Visit: Ministerial Visit (4 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Question 55: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on her recent visit to the US with Enterprise Ireland. [14138/05]

Alternative Farm Enterprises. (4 May 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Question 50: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the expected tree plantings in 2005. [14134/05]

Class Sizes: Motion. (26 Apr 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Garda Síochána Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (24 Mar 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Where is the one who does not love the land where he was born?

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (2 Mar 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Question 93: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will report on her recent trade mission to China. [6866/05]

Written Answers — Afforestation Programme: Afforestation Programme (2 Mar 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Question 123: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress on tree plantings; the value of the forestry sector; and the number of jobs involved. [6867/05]

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: My contribution is in response to a submission made to me last week by the Disability Federation of Ireland on the national disability strategy. The federation welcomed the Government's recent announcement of an €894 million multiannual funding package which, it stated, "will go some of the way in addressing the historic under-funding of services and supports for people with disabilities."...

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: I always obey the Whip.

Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (22 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: I was born into the Fianna Fáil Party. Colleagues who were in the party for a time are now enjoying the pleasures of the Opposition benches. I fully respect everyone's view and the democratic rights of constituents who have proven loyal and faithful to Deputies. In its submission to me, the Disability Federation of Ireland described the recent announcement of funding as an "unprecedented and...

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Victims?

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: They were first used in the constituency of Meath.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: The Deputy gives it and so he should take it. He should be a man.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: Is the Deputy backing Mr. Shane McEntee?

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: A new school was opened in Castlepollard.

Issue of Writ: Meath By-election. (15 Feb 2005)

Donie Cassidy: When is it?