Results 781-800 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I beg the Senators' pardon. It was done by the Israeli authorities. I wish Senator Norris a very happy Bloomsday, in respect of which he is one the greatest ambassadors. I will bring the matter of the Roma sent back from Germany to the attention of the Minister for Foreign Affairs after the Order of Business. Senator Glynn raised the matter of a new substance, Whack, available in head shops....

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the provision of health services by the HSE, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed ten minutes and those of all other Senators not to exceed seven minutes, on which Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, with the Minister to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re combating sexual abuse, the sexual exploitation of children and child pornography, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No.1; No. 3, motion for earlier signature, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2; and...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is completely untrue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is completely untrue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: With respect, it is correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Before responding to the Order of Business, I congratulate the five young men who represented Ireland so well at the European championships and won gold, bronze and silver. I wholeheartedly wish them well in future. They are an example to us all.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Hanafin, Norris, Callely, Coghlan, Dearey, Wilson, Bacik, Mary White, Healy Eames, Keaveney, Mullen, Buttimer, Harris and O'Reilly called for a special debate on the Saville report. The horrific events of 38 years ago, the 14 lives lost among those making a peaceful protest, has left an indelible mark on our memories and those of the families...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to clarify that No. 1, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Second Stage will adjourn not later than 2 p.m. I think I said it would conclude not later than 2 p.m. I hope I have clarified the matter. I agree with Senators Boyle, Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Norris, Coghlan, Regan, Mooney, Ó Murchú, Leyden, Daly, O'Reilly and Dearey who expressed serious concerns about levels of trust...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Burke also called for a debate on local authority funding. This is an urgently needed debate because the challenges facing local authorities are changing. Rates for retailers are too high and they cannot afford to pay water charges. An urgent examination of the challenges facing local authority funding is required. I will have this debate take place before the summer recess....

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Competition (Amendment) Bill 2010 - Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House; No. 2, statements on whistleblowing in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Ó Brolcháin, Healy Eames, Ormonde, Norris, Regan, Ó Murchú, Bacik, Donohoe, MacSharry, Feeney, Hanafin, Mooney, Cummins, Daly, Quinn, Leyden, Walsh and Dearey expressed their shock, horror and disappointment regarding the humanitarian mission interrupted by the Israelis. Many calls have been made for the international criminal courts to be asked...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I did not say anything. I took instruction from the Cathaoirleach's statements.

Seanad: Proposed EU Directive on Human Trafficking: Motion (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option 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...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Before I announce the Order of Business, I wish to inform the House that statements on the situation in Gaza will be taken tomorrow with the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Micheál Martin, who will update the House on the current serious position. The Order of Business is No. 1, motion on a proposed European directive on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (26 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose, with the agreement of the House, to suspend the sitting until 12.30 p.m.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Owing to the sudden and tragic death this morning of our dear friend and colleague, Senator Kieran Phelan, I propose that we adjourn the business of the House until 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 1 June. Senator Phelan was a true gentleman and a great Senator. He was loved for his humorous personality and genuine way. He was proud to be a Member of Seanad Éireann and was one of our best attendees....

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Intoxicating Liquor (National Convention Centre) Bill 2010 - all Stages, with Second Stage to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, on which spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House.