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Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That will be created under the Fianna Fáil Government and - health warning - may not happen if Fianna Fáil is not in government.

Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Leas-Chathaoirleach knows how he must behave in this House.

Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge the great working relationship we have had and the great example the Leas-Chathaoirleach has given us over the years. Enterprise Ireland has been an outstanding success and projects 25,000 jobs from next year. We must work on jobs strategy. We must work together, with Opposition and Government, because no one has the definitive share of expert knowledge of keeping the country...

Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

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Seanad: Employers' Job Incentive Scheme: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am entitled to my opinion and I can give the House the benefit of my opinion. Senator Quinn gave tens of thousands of people jobs and in some small way I assisted by doing likewise through my family business. While recognising those who made a contribution in other fields, the return our economy will occur in the credit line. The credit line must be freed up. If it is not available, how...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Is Mr. Hobbs standing for Fine Gael?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Coffey, O'Toole, Bacik, Norris, Coghlan and Buttimer were anxious to know what legislation will be before the House ahead of the summer recess. I remind colleagues that the details of which Bills and affairs will be discussed in the House are issued on the preceding Thursday. On the first sitting day of each week, I meet the leaders of the various groups as a matter of courtesy and...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Seanad used to sit for half a day, but we now sit for three days per week.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It used to be an achievement to have one or two Bills initiated in the Seanad every year, but we now initiate up to 30% of all legislation. Like in the Dáil, guillotining Bills was an old practice in this House, but they are not guillotined under my leadership.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Under our Constitution, the Seanad is a distinct advantage for the people, in that they can feel safe in the knowledge that every line of every section of every Bill is discussed. I thank colleagues for their great dedication through the years. I also thank this Seanad for ensuring this is the case. The House has achieved a great deal.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I have been in discussions with the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, concerning EU scrutiny. When the House returns for the autumn session, EU scrutiny will comprise the Seanad's entire business one Thursday every month. I will discuss this with the group leaders and the Minister of State. I ask those who represent this House in Europe for their help with the considerable amount of EU...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coffey and others referred to how Australia and Canada are not experiencing an economic downturn because of their strict financial regulations, particularly on house loans and so on. We can only learn from their experience.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Like Senators O'Toole and Callely, I welcome the €5 billion Luas project, the related activity, particularly in the north of Dublin city, the considerable employment it will provide and the public private partnership outlined. It is a good deal for Ireland and the people in the north of the city. As to the changes that will be made and the timeframe in respect of the public transport...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Yes. I will allocate 30 or 45 minutes before the summer recess. Senator Callely referred to NAMA's progress and working out solutions. I have given the House a commitment to ask the Minister to update us from time to time. Senator McFadden and others referred to the increase in the number of suicides. According to the latest figures, 527 people committed suicide in 2009. This is alarming...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer raised issues of concern he had on the dog Bill. I note those. Senators Walsh and Healy-Eames spoke about banking, matters affecting hard-pressed mortgage holders, and in particular the concerns of people with tracker mortgages. I certainly welcome that, and they also dealt with the difficulties presented by additional interest being added as penalties. This is completely...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I read the Financial Times yesterday morning, and the Wall Street Journal, in particular, yesterday, as well. I should like to concur with Senator Hanafin on his remarks in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator complimented me on the Private Members' motion tonight.

Seanad: Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges on Personal Explanations dated 29th June 2010 be laid before Seanad Éireann; that the report be printed; and that the report is hereby adopted.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, report of Committee on Procedure and Privileges on procedure on personal explanations, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Health (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, with Second Stage to conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is correct, yes.