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Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Bradford, Mullen and Phelan referred to the guillotining of legislation in this House. I gave an assurance in 1997 that no legislation would be guillotined in this House. I take credit for the fact this was not the case before then. The guillotining of debate is against everything I stand for. I prefer that every section is debated line by line. There is available to members a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I would like to say-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The CD is available to Members who are most welcome to come to my office at any time to discuss it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am totally opposed to guillotining any Bill. That is my position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Butler and Phelan called for a debate on the interim report of Mr. Hugh Cooney. It is hoped the full report will be available for consideration in September at which time I will have no difficulty in allowing time, perhaps half a day, for debate on that matter. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on new technologies. I have already given a commitment in respect of such debate. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge all he is trying to do to assist those wishing to create jobs here. Senator Carroll, a proud Louth Member of this House, raised the issue of the use of CCTV by the Gaelic Athletic Association, which we fully support. The GAA is a marvellous organisation which we want to support in correcting any wrongs that may have transpired. I congratulate all on an outstanding game of...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I extend the deepest sympathy and condolences of this House and those of my Fianna Fáil colleagues to Ms Nuala Fennell's husband, Brian, their children, Jacqueline, Gareth and Amanda and her extended family and friends on the passing of a truly inspirational woman, a loyal and loving wife and mother and a dedicated champion of women's rights. As many of her family and friends will know,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With the permission of the Cathaoirleach I would like to send the condolences of the House to the people of Donegal, especially the families of the eight men who tragically lost their lives on Sunday night in Inishowen. It is proposed to take tributes to former Senator Nuala Fennell at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude within 30 minutes, with leaders and Senators having...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I beg the Cathaoirleach's pardon, I said No. 2 but of course it is No. 3.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: First are tributes to former Senator Nuala Fennell, we are taking statements on carers second, third we are taking the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009, report from the Dáil, and No. 3, Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010, will follow the Criminal Procedure Bill 2009.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I had proposed that we adjourn from 4.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I apologise to the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Okay.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that No. 2 be taken without debate now.

Seanad: Banking Reports: Referral to Joint Committee (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann requests the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service to consider the following reports: - 'The Irish Banking Crisis: Regulatory and Financial Stability Policy 2003-2008', by the Governor of the Central Bank, and - 'A Preliminary Report on the Sources of Ireland's Banking Crisis', by Klaus Regling and Max Watson, which were laid before Seanad Éireann on...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that No. 3 be taken for 25 minutes to conclude at 7.20 p.m. and that Senators be allowed to speak for five minutes.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) Order 2010: Motion (8 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann: - having regard to the significant public concern about the scope and cost of measures that have been necessary to stabilise the Irish banking sector; - noting the recommendations of the reports, 'The Irish Banking Crisis: Regulatory and Financial Stability Policy 2003-2008', by the Governor of the Central Bank, and 'A Preliminary Report on The Sources of...

Seanad: Compulsory Purchase Orders (Extension of Time Limits) Bill 2010: Motion for Earlier Signature (7 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Compulsory Purchase Orders (Extension of Time Limits) Bill 2010 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2010)

Donie Cassidy: At 8 p.m.