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Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I give the House an assurance on next week.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is providing that the Minister of State is available.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Donohoe, O'Toole, Bacik, Boyle, Healy Eames, Coghlan, Corrigan and MacSharry expressed serious concerns and outlined various proposals to the House. I also wish the four party leaders who are meeting in the national interest well. While the meeting is unprecedented, as the Taoiseach stated, it is not politics as usual. We certainly face a serious challenge, but, like the Deputy...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I heard Members praise the former Taoiseach, Mr. John Bruton, who was my local Deputy. I often thought it was a big mistake on the part of Fine Gael to treat him in the manner in which he was treated. I fully share the sentiments expressed by Members. He has been an excellent public representative and has a lot of talent and ability, but this is what happens when one is not appreciated in...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Norris, Ellis and Harris referred to the serious plight of the owners of taxis over nine years old. Most Members will be aware that decent cars are good for 15 years. Therefore, the proposal made does not make sense. I will send a strong message to the Minister urging him to contact the taxi regulator on the matter, particularly at this difficult time when, as many Members are...

Seanad: European Parliament and Council Directive: Motion (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the options or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion regarding the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and the Council on the right to information in criminal proceedings, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Seanad Electoral (Panel Members) (Amendment) Bill 2008 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Construction Contracts Bill 2010 - Order for Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; and No. 3, Statements on the restructuring of VECs, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2 and conclude not later than 6.45 p.m.,...

Seanad: Standing Orders Relative to Public Business: Report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Standing Orders Relative to Public Business be adopted, laid before the Seanad and printed.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was the banks that were responsible.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: So is Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge the presence of a former local authority member of long standing, Mr. Patsy Traynor, in the Visitors Gallery. Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Healy Eames, Twomey, Regan, Walsh, Coghlan, Mullen, Hanafin, O'Reilly, MacSharry, Bacik, Harris, Daly, Prendergast, Phelan and O'Donovan outlined their serious concerns about the state of the economy and the changes...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Would it not be wonderful if the Holy Father took the opportunity to come to Ireland for the Eucharistic congress? It would uplift our people. We would all see the light of day in regard to the cold facts and the people could vote for the party that met the challenge to be faced. In response to Senator Bacik who also inquired about the date of the general election, it will give everyone an...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Harris, Cummins, Bradford and Daly expressed serious concerns about protecting the integrity of the Irish passport. On the abuse that has taken place, we must support the Minister in everything that he and the Department are trying to do. I join Senator Daly in welcoming the good news in his home town of Kenmare in respect of the Kenmare hospital project. Yesterday we saw the value...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, Ó Murchú, Keaveney and Coghlan offered their congratulations to the Chilean ambassador. On behalf of the House, I congratulate the President of Chile and his lady wife, who stood by the mine as the 33 miners returned from the dreadful conditions in which they had lived for 70 days. Returning those miners to their families was a marvellous achievement on the part of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He is leading by example. I understand he is also secretary of the county managers of Ireland, so I must mention-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I must put on the record the fact that Westmeath's county manager has been outstanding in that he has led by example.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Alex White, Boyle, Ó Murchú and Walsh referred to the Labour Party's consideration today of whether to join the consensus talks in response to the Taoiseach's letter of invitation. I wish everyone well with their important responsibilities, as the national interest comes before party or person. Almost everyone in both Houses is serving because of a commitment to the public good....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I beg the Senator's pardon. I give my commitment to schedule the Bill for Wednesday. In the afternoon, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport in the shape of the new tourism reform package. I hope we will be able to make an input into it. All day Thursday we will receive an update on the banking situation. Following the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There will be two Bills for consideration next week.