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Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees to the first amendment made by the Dáil to Seanad amendment No. 12.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees to the second amendment made by the Dáil to Seanad amendment No. 12.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees to the amendment made by the Dáil to Seanad amendment No. 13.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Ó Murchú, Mullen, Leyden, Keaveney, Norris, Daly, Ellis, Coghlan, Walsh, Hannigan, Hanafin, McDonald, Regan, Callely and Burke all welcomed the great news that Fr. Michael Sinnott has returned after having been in captivity. Many people all around the world were praying for his safe return. Thanks be to God he has returned after 32 days in captivity....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The majority of Members of this House are elected by 99.7% of our elected-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Anyone elected by 25% of their electorate has something to look at. Let us call a spade a spade.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As one who could not get elected with 7,555 votes and for whom there was no seat, I can speak from a position of strength. Senator Mullen called for a debate on the issue of asylum seekers and brought to the attention of the House a report dealing with the dignity of the human being. I agree with the Senator and have no difficulty allowing time for a debate on the matter. Senator Leyden...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is Senator Norris's idea.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Healy Eames again raised matters of serious concern to her. Senator Ellis has called on Senator Buttimer to assist Senator Healy Eames in regard to the serious experiences outlined by her this morning. Perhaps Senator Buttimer will update the House on this matter next Tuesday.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is completely inappropriate to interrupt the Leader when responding to questions.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We all support the independence of the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This never happened in the past-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This is a new practice-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----that should not be allowed-----

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----by either male or female Members of this House. I will update the House next Tuesday on when it is proposed to take the Student Support Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney spoke of the serious concerns being expressed by many captains of industry who are vital major employers such as in Intel in regard to science graduates. A debate on this issue would provide us with an opportunity to discuss skills needs into the future. This is a debate which should take place as soon as possible. Senator Norris asked when it is proposed to take item 1 on...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: My constituency had four women candidates out of seven in the general election in 2002. We showed the way in Westmeath in that regard anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have noted Senator Regan's concerns, which I will pass on to the Minister. Senator Callely called for a debate on fostering and adoption. I have no difficulty in setting time aside for that also.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am mindful that colleagues are in the House for such a long time this week and that many of them have to travel 150 miles and 200 miles to go home later this evening. I can have the discussion on some other day but I wish to move No. 1 today. I guarantee that we will have an hour of statements on the matter in the next week, if not this afternoon from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.