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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: ——facing our country. A real effort is being made by everyone, including the European Union, on this matter. Senators O'Toole, Glynn and Mullen expressed their horror and shock at the reporting of a court case we have all heard in recent days involving the torture of a young man. I hope whatever can be done in future will be done and that we can learn from this very sad experience. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris referred to improving the sound system in the House. I will certainly bring this matter to the attention of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges at its next meeting. Senator McFadden referred to Bord Bia and food labelling and implied that Northern Ireland may not be classified as Ireland. On this side of the House, we have always classified it as Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As one who lives in the last parish in Leinster, on the Border with Ulster, I know that in my part of County Westmeath, Northern Ireland is Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Hannigan and Mooney have called for a debate on where Ireland is going in the next ten or 20 years. Such a debate is timely. A debate was also called for on the Irish Diaspora. I have said we will have a debate on the Irish language in the House next week with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. It is timely, given that St. Patrick's Day is approaching....

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Bill 2009 — Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with spokespersons having 15 minutes to speak, all other Senators ten minutes, and on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: That would be hard to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I acknowledge the presence in the Gallery of our councillor, Mr. Shane P. O'Reilly, and congratulate him on his family's recent success. Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Hannigan, Mooney, Coghlan and Hanafin called for an urgent debate on banking. The Finance Bill will be before the House on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 24-26 March. As we all know, Committee Stage in the Dáil is being...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer raised the issue of upwards only rent reviews, which is of grave concern to many business owners who are concerned about the survival of their businesses. I will make inquiries in this regard. As the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for this area it could also be highlighted on Tuesday next. Senators John Hanafin and Ann Ormonde called for a...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Contracts must be honoured by every Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Irrespective of what party is in Government, contracts must be honoured.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Terry Leyden and Paschal Donohoe spoke about the configuration of possible new Departments. This is something we can consider and discuss in the House. Senator Paul Coghlan raised the matter of NAMA. I understand it will be cleared in Brussels in a few weeks. I know Senator Coghlan has first-hand information on this matter. From where he is sitting this morning he does not have...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will endeavour to update the House on the Order of Business next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Ciarán Cannon, Jerry Buttimer, Ann Ormonde and Joe O'Reilly called for another debate on special educational needs. I congratulate everyone concerned on last evening's wonderful debate on this matter. The Minister of State was present in the House. I will consult with the leaders with a view to providing any time needed for a debate on this matter. Much legislation is waiting...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: All of this can be discussed when the Minister is present.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The same Minister is responsible for both matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Ivana Bacik referred to the "Prime Time" programme. I support the efforts of the "Prime Time" team. We congratulated them in the House yesterday. The matter of the National Archives can be brought to the attention of the Minister for Finance when the Finance Bill is debated in the House. On the Order of Business yesterday, I agreed that a debate on maternity services would take...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Dearey mentioned the 200 new jobs in Dundalk. I congratulate the Ministers for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and Justice, Equality and Law Reform in this regard. Having a Minister at the Cabinet table makes a major difference to a town. I know what was done for Athlone by my own colleague. We have seen what happened from time to time throughout the country. I congratulate...

Seanad: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2010: Motion (25 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Horse and Greyhound Racing Fund Regulations 2010, a copy of which Order in draft was laid before Seanad Éireann on 15 December 2009.