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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Deputy Leader is particularly pleased about the return of this ferry service and I join him in welcoming its return.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Glynn called for a debate on rural dwellings, particularly old stone houses, a matter on which I have no difficulty in arranging a debate. Senators Quinn and Hanafin called for a debate on genetically modified foods and it would be timely to have such a debate. I hope, with the approval of the Cathaoirleach, to invite our new Commissioner, Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, to address the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator comes from the River Shannon area.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I understand that. That is why we are looking forward with bated breath to the Senator's future.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden's future could very well lie where my future lay. We are working in tandem here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I advise Senator O'Reilly that is the up to date position. I have no difficulty in having a debate on the challenges facing local authorities. Many people are considering the alternative of boring wells to achieve efficiencies and cut costs. Senator Norris raised an issue concerning the GNIB and the Irish National Immigration Service of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I took a note that the Senator has serious concerns about one off housing. We in rural Ireland know that one off housing is of huge importance.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Where is the one who does not love the land where they are born-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----and who cannot speak of it with pride no matter how forlorn? That goes for everybody in Dingle also.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 2 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 2, statements re head shops (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to conclude not later than 3.15 p.m. and on which Senators may...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator McFadden is reading the newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Alex White, Ross, Jim Walsh, McFadden, Callely, Coghlan, Feeney, Buttimer, Healy-Eames, Mullen, Hanafin and Fitzgerald all expressed their strong views in regard to the HSE and the unfortunate people who attended Tallaght Hospital. There were 54,000 X-rays as mentioned by colleagues. It is an unacceptable and appalling situation that once again human failure has...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: On the Minister's return, I will arrange for a debate as long as colleagues wish, with the Minister present, on the up-to-date situation with regard to Tallaght Hospital. An urgent debate on the Government's up-to-date policy on the public sector was called for. I have no difficulty in having time left aside for this, but I hope the Taoiseach and the social partners get around the table in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Leyden, Coffey, Walsh, McFadden, Norris, Buttimer and McCarthy expressed their serious concerns about the broadcasting levy order and moved an amendment to the Order of Business. As a result of the collapse in advertising, revenues to radio stations, and probably also to the national broadcaster, are down by 30%. This is the difficulty that is now being experienced and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The next step is that the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland must reduce its budget; the chief executive officer is to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources before the end of this month with his proposed budget. The Minister is working on the issue of sustainable funding and will come back to the joint committee with answers before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was one of the planks-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I remind colleagues that this is the Upper House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This is the Upper House; it is not a council chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I remind colleagues to refrain from interrupting. I am explaining and giving the details of what the Minister is contemplating.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I was one of those who stood to enter public life and be a Member of the Oireachtas on the basis of legalising local radio. The success of local radio is represented in the strength of our communities, and we are all in favour of it.