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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re report of the Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction - referral of papers to the Joint Committee on Health and Children, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; and No. 2, Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 - Order for Second Stage and Second Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1, with the...

Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Committee Stage. ` (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is proposed to take Report Stage at 3.15 p.m. this afternoon.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It was with great sadness that we learned of the death last August of the former Senator and Deputy William Kenneally, better known as Billy. Billy had a long and eventful life, packed full of achievements and public service. He was one of Waterford's favourite sons and as a businessman and politician and in everyday community life he made an important and lasting contribution to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Callely, Hannigan and Carroll wished the Taoiseach, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the British Prime Minister and all the leaders in the North of Ireland well. Their determination to get to a successful conclusion by sitting until 5.30 a.m. shows the people of the world that at this time a historic page is being written for our country and the island...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I will appraise the House on this matter and I thank the Senator for raising it on the floor of the House for our consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 32, Private Members' motion No. 22 re the Haiti disaster, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude at 7 p.m. The business...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Toole has responded.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Regan, Coghlan, Ó Murchú, O'Malley, Buttimer, Callely and Ó Domhnaill in wishing the Taoiseach, the British Prime Minister, the First Minister, the Deputy First Minister and all party leaders well in the talks in Northern Ireland. We must stay extremely positive in this regard, as we have come a long way. There is a huge...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There is only one place where gratitude can be shown and that is in the ballot box. The Minister has already agreed to come to the House to discuss this issue and I am awaiting a date. Senator Quinn referred to organ donation. It is hard to believe the donor card is not more commonplace. Perhaps some of our Sunday newspapers might promote this card. Each Sunday we receive promotional...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I assure the House I will take this issue very seriously. Senator Feeney called for a debate on domestic abuse. I have no difficulty leaving time aside for this. Senator Ó Domhnaill called for a debate on the Common Fisheries Policy. Senator O'Donovan has been consistent in highlighting what we can do for the fishing industry. It is the one great industry in which we can do something to...

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of Seanad Éireann of 15 December, 2009 in relation to the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children be amended by the deletion of '29 January 2010' and the substitution therefor of '26 February 2010'.

Seanad: Fisheries (Commercial Fishing Licences) (Alteration of Duties and Fees) Order 2010: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the proposal 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 13th January, 2010, be referred to the Joint Committee on Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, in accordance with paragraph (1) (Seanad) of the Orders of Reference...

Seanad: Joint Committee on the Constitution: Motion (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann, in accordance with Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution, hereby determines that the Joint Committee on the Constitution may meet in Trinity College Dublin on 2 February 2010 in connection with its public deliberations on the Electoral System.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children on extension of deadline, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re commercial fishing licenses, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 3, motion re formal sitting of the Joint Committee on the Constitution, to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: At 11.45 a.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Norris, Leyden, Coghlan, Mooney and Regan all expressed shock and disappointment at the events that took place yesterday for four hours at Dublin Airport. I welcome the support right across the House this morning for the fact that every business related decision for the foreseeable future must be taken in the national interest. Every family in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris referred to the Land Registry and the National Archives. He is concerned about important historical documents. I would like to see a full debate on the matter which is of great importance and which I will discuss with him after the Order of Business. Senator Norris also referred to No. 36, motion No. 21, on the Order Paper concerning so-called "head shops", a debate on which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: My apologies. The Minister will be called upon to reply at 1.50 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on employment and competitiveness, 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 eight minutes and on which Senators may share time; No. 2, motion re the establishment of a standing committee on...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Correct.