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

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to the Senator's contribution. I hope to make one as well.

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

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney discussed where Ireland is going.

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

Donie Cassidy: We know Senator Alex White's commitment to the Seanad.

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

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney called for a debate on where Ireland is going-----

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

Donie Cassidy: If we consider the question of conduct becoming and look at Senator Buttimer's good self, it is not an example he should be-----

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

Donie Cassidy: Is Senator Buttimer considering joining the Labour Party, too?

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

Donie Cassidy: Senators Walsh and Leyden expressed an opinion on Senator Regan. I have noted their comments. Senators Norris, Carroll and Ó Brolcháin raised the matter of cystic fibrosis and welcomed the good news that the contract will be signed today. We all want to join in that welcome. All parties did their utmost and quite a few parliamentarians worked hard to see this day come about. I...

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

Donie Cassidy: This number constitutes approximately 50,000 applications per year. I welcome that announcement by the Senator and look forward to having a debate on this matter and monitoring its progress in the coming months.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: At the close of the Order of Business yesterday I gave an undertaking to the House that I would endeavour to deal with the matter Senator O'Sullivan had brought to the attention of the House regarding the Shannon LNG Terminal at Ballylongford, County Kerry. I have received a detailed response from the office of the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley,...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

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

Donie Cassidy: He joined us.

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

Donie Cassidy: The Senator should not go down that road now.

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

Donie Cassidy: The question did not come.

Seanad: Services for People with Disabilities: Motion (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Organisational Review Programme: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister of State to the House for this worthwhile debate on the organisational review programme and its second report. The advances in technology in recent years have transformed how business is done. The private sector has embraced those advances and enhanced them, becoming more efficient in the process. They have even allowed for our wages to be paid automatically into our...

Seanad: Organisational Review Programme: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Organisational Review Programme: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This is Dublin South camaraderie.

Seanad: Organisational Review Programme: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is a fine thing.

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Public Service Agreement 2010-2014: Statements (13 Oct 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary. We have a special responsibility for ensuring the Croke Park agreement is a key part of future Government policy. As the Taoiseach has said, it was a key agreement in addressing the immediate fiscal and economic challenges facing the Government. The Government has stated it is committed to implementing the terms of the public service...