Results 741-760 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose, therefore, that we come back at 5.10 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As the Minister has arrived, I will gladly withdraw the proposal.

Seanad: Údarás na Gaeltachta (Amendment) Bill 2010: Order for Second Stage (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator was nearly converted.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He was quieter than that.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is a wise man.

Seanad: Post-Release (Restrictions on Certain Activities) Orders Scheme 2010: Referral to Joint Committee (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Post-Release (Restrictions on Certain Activities) Orders Scheme 2010, copies of which were laid in draft form before Seanad Éireann on 19th January, 2010, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1) Seanad) of the Orders of Reference...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that we suspend the sitting until 5.15 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister is on his way and will be here at 5.15 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I have just been requested to make this proposal, as there is a vote in the Dáil.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, MacSharry, Coghlan and Buttimer all outlined their concerns about the Bill dealing with the election of the Dublin mayor. I understand it is at an advanced stage and if it is ordered to be taken in the Dáil, we will process it as soon as possible after it has been passed. The Social Welfare (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill will be before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden highlighted her serious concerns regarding the second HIQA report which I will have no difficulty in having debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Healy-Eames, Buttimer and McDonald called for a debate on education, highlighting the difficulties with examination papers. I will have no difficulty in having the matter debated at the earliest possible time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister was in the House only two weeks ago for a debate on education and everyone who wanted to make a contribution was allowed to do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Ó Murchú called for a debate on missing persons. I fully agree with him in his call. The least any Government could do is ensure the availability of a designated telephone line to help the heartbroken parents of missing children. I will certainly raise the matter with the Minister later today and update the House in coming days on the Department's position on the Senator's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----who wished to make a submission and speak while the Minister was present, that she would return and continue her contribution. I asked for and got the agreement of the House to roll this over.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister will be in the House within the next two weeks to continue the debate. I know colleagues had serious issues within their own parties which is understandable. However, I assisted those colleagues-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: They will be able to be present the next day the Minister comes to the House and can listen to the genuine contributions of Seanad colleagues at that time. The Minister is very forthcoming and supportive and is successful at a very difficult time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is a loyal dedicated colleague. Senator MacSharry spoke about the Hugh Cooney report and the group charged with the responsibility of bringing before the Houses of the Oireachtas an up to date account on the MacSharry report and the various other proposals that were before the House for this group's consideration. I will make inquiries about this. Senator Ó Brolcháin called for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Regarding a debate on prisons and sentencing, I already gave a commitment to Senator Bacik that this will take place.