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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It was a proud day for this House when the Cathaoirleach represented it so ably and well in the White House on St. Patrick's Day. Senator Glynn complimented members of the public service on all their hard work and endeavours. I certainly want to join him in that regard. There will be a debate on the Irish language. We normally have it in the week before Christmas, but with so much...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I understand many colleagues in the House would love to have a hospital of its calibre in their areas. We are fortunate. Senator Donohoe called for a debate on the benefits of passing the Lisbon treaty which confers new powers on both Houses. This call is timely and I will have no difficulty in allocating time for such a debate. Senator Walsh called for a debate on the right to life....

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I congratulate him on achieving a figure of 84% in the renewal of the Government's policy for the next two and a half years.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I do not believe the Labour Party, Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael could have achieved it, but the Green Party did. It is a remarkable achievement, to say the least.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join Senator Fitzgerald in remembering the families of the late Senators Tony Kett and Peter Callanan, two great colleagues who were with us this time 12 months ago and for many Christmases before that. We remember them in our prayers, particularly at this time.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome two new colleagues, Senators Carroll and Ó Brolcháin. I wish all Members a happy and holy Christmas. I look forward to working with all of them in the new year.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It was remiss of me not mention the staff in the Government Whip's office and the staff in my office. I wish them a happy Christmas.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009: Motion for Earlier Signature (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, earlier signature motion on the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission (Amendment) Bill 2009, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions)...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Do not encourage him.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the allocation of €121 million in these difficult times. I wish a speedy passage to this Bill and I thank the Minister of State for bringing it to our attention. We will support it all the way.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Is there a small grant?

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Now. Agreed to take Remaining Stages today.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Motion for Earlier Signature (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2° of section of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009 on a date which is earlier than the fifth day after the date on which the Bill shall have been presented to her.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I compliment the Minister of State and I welcome him to the House. He has a vast knowledge of the importance of forestry to rural Ireland, and I look forward to the passage of this Bill. My father was a forestry worker all his life and I have known the importance of the woods of north Westmeath to the community. We are privileged to be living in the lake district area of north Westmeath,...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Boyle, Cummins, Coghlan and Regan outlined their serious concerns regarding the court case in Kerry. The articles in the newspapers this morning dealt with various strong expressions regarding support for the victims of crime. I have no difficulty in having a debate to help assist the victims of crime. The most hurtful thing of all, apart from the...

Seanad: Ombudsman for Children: Motion (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann recommends Ms Emily Logan for reappointment by the President to be the Ombudsman for Children.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the reappointment of Ms Emily Logan by the President to be Ombudsman for Children, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Appropriation Bill 2009 - all Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and conclude within 60 minutes, on which spokespersons may speak for seven minutes and all other Senators for five...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator should address the Chair.