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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: When I allocated time for a debate two weeks ago and had the Tánaiste in the House to participate, the debate collapsed. I see where the issue is at heart for some Senators. I thank the Senators who called for that debate on the Order of Business and who were genuine and sincere in making their points in the presence of the Tánaiste last Thursday week.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Consistency must be the order of the day on the Order of Business. Senators O'Toole and Norris referred to human rights in Colombia and the all-party motion, No. 18. I fully accept their point and I agree to their amendment to the Order of Business. I thank Senator O'Toole for bringing the matter to our attention. Senators Bacik, Keaveney and Mooney called for a debate on women in politics....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I made a commitment in the House on this and stated yesterday on the Order of Business when the debate would take place. I discussed it with Senator McDonald, who was first to ask me for such a debate. My commitment stands.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will revert to the House tomorrow morning with the date, if that pleases the Senators.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Leyden referred to the union-sanctioned embargo affecting passport applications. I will speak to the Minister about this. We all agree fully that if people are in urgent need of a passport, they should be facilitated. No matter what dispute takes place, one should be allowed to return to work in the country in which one is fortunate enough to have a job. Those whose passports are...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is understandable and I take it into account when some colleagues get a little bit hot under the collar when asking certain questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There are one or two Senators who have a track record in this regard and it is very obvious.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on education. As I have said, the Minister has agreed to come to the House to have what I hope will be an all-day debate on education. I listened very attentively to Mr. Tom Boland being interviewed on the radio this morning. He was very informative and brought us up to date on his views. He is very experienced in the field of education. Senator...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I passed on Senators' views on this yesterday and will do so again today. Senator Regan referred to NAMA notification. The Senator has been in Brussels quite recently and I know he knows the answer to his question. It would be worthwhile to update the House on a monthly basis on the progress of NAMA. I will endeavour to have a special debate take place on the up-to-date position on NAMA....

Seanad: Water and Roads Infrastructure: Motion (3 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Ag 10.30 maidin amárach.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re appointment of commissioners, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re commercial fishing licences, back from committee, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 2, on...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, MacSharry, Healy Eames, John Paul Phelan, Callely and Coghlan all expressed serious concerns about mortgage holders who are in difficulty with their repayments. On many occasions, all sides of the House have called on the Government to deal with this matter. I am pleased that the Government is going to implement the MacSharry proposals,...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the report on the Government's severance package, which he has outlined to the House. I will have no difficulty in having this discussed here. Senator Regan outlined his concerns about the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea. As we all know, the Minister has been an excellent public representative and the people of Limerick are fortunate to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Is the Senator an Irishman or not?

Seanad: Presidential Appointment: Referral to Joint Committee (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal that Seanad Éireann recommends Mr. Seán Ó Cuirreáin for re-appointment by the President to be an Coimisinéir Teanga, be referred to the Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which, not later than 18th February, 2010, shall send a...

Seanad: Fisheries Order: Motion (2 Feb 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the following Order in draft: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences)(Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2010, copies of which were laid before Seanad Éireann on 13 January 2010''.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator was with us at that stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Cummins, O'Toole, Walsh, Buttimer, Regan, Hannigan, Donohoe, McDonald, Bradford and Bacik called for a debate on the Garda Síochána and the recently published report of the Garda inspectorate. Contrary to a claim by a colleague on the other side of the House, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has one of the best attendance records in this House. When Bills...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: If the Senator is half as successful as the former Taoiseach in getting himself elected he certainly will have a shining example of everything that is good about community involvement. The Special Olympics helped relaunch the notion of volunteerism and encouraged people to take up voluntary work in communities. The inclement weather of the past two months also brought many people back to...

Seanad: Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction: Motion (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, in relation to the Report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction, the papers connected therewith of the Joint Committee on Health and Children established by orders of Dáil and Seanad Éireann of 16 October 2002 and 17 October 2002, respectively be referred to the Joint Committee on Health and Children established by orders of Dáil and Seanad Éireann.