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Seanad: Issue of Writ: Motion (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move that: That the Clerk of Seanad Éireann do send to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government notice of a vacancy in the membership of Seanad Éireann occasioned by the death of Senator Peter Callanan, a member elected from the Nominating Bodies Sub-Panel of the Agricultural Panel at the General Election for Seanad Éireann, July, 2007.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re vacancy on the Seanad Agricultural Panel, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business, and No. 2, Courts and Court Officers Bill 2009 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Coghlan, Regan, Alex White, Burke and Walsh called for the a discussion on the issues raised yesterday in regard to NAMA, in particular in respect of mortgage holders and how the Government can assist them in this difficult time. I agree fully with all the sentiments expressed by colleagues who can put their questions to the Minister or Minister of...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Minister for Health and Children must inform me, as Leader, before the Order of Business tomorrow morning as to why that carry-on is being allowed. It does not make sense. I will take up the matter with the Minister immediately after the Order of Business today and report back to this House in the morning. I thank Senator Prendergast for bringing the matter to the attention of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Many young colleagues will have an opportunity to experience the Upper House and make a massive contribution to public life on behalf of their constituencies. I look forward to welcoming those two new colleagues to assist us in our deliberations. Senator Quinn brought e-health and telemedicine to the attention of the House. I wish to learn much more about that. It makes sense to me. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Today's business is No. 1, National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 - Committee Stage (resumed) and Remaining Stages, with Committee Stage to resume at the conclusion of the Order of Business. The business of the House shall be interrupted for 90 minutes at the conclusion of Committee Stage, following which Report and Final Stages will be taken, to conclude today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that the sitting be suspended from 2 p.m. until 2.30 p.m. I apologise to colleagues for this inconvenience. Something unforeseen has just arisen and I should be grateful for the support of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That was an interim Government. It did not receive a mandate.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Hannigan, MacSharry, O'Reilly, Healy Eames, Coghlan, Buttimer, Donohoe, Butler and McCarthy welcomed this morning's pledge by Pat Farrell, a former Member, and the Irish Banking Federation to allow six to 12 months' grace to allow people tackle their mortgage arrears. The House has called for such a common sense approach many times. The House can encourage every...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I look forward to this continuing. It is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator from Cork may not be so aware but I believe Senator O'Reilly attended the opening and that, therefore, he knows fully-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Harris, Ormonde, Ó Murchú, Burke, Coffey, Alex White, McCarthy and Buttimer called for a debate on public sector reform. Senator Harris touched on the issue earlier and is correct in terms of how influential this House can be and the part we can play once we take ourselves seriously. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Brian Lenihan, on his attention to detail...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: How did I forget Senator Burke? He outlined his memory of various events. I will have no difficulty in having a debate on that matter at the earliest possible date. A good deal of legislation will come before the House between now and Christmas but as the Senator is the Leas-Chathaoirleach, I will do everything I can to make it happen as soon as possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I said I would consult the Cathaoirleach after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, the National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 - Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 2 a.m., if not previously concluded. The business of the House shall be interrupted between 1.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Ar 10.30 maidin amárach. Committee Stage ordered for Tuesday, 10 November 2009.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I wish to share time with Senator McDonald.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Bill and thank the Minister for introducing it in the House. As many speakers stated, it is one of the most important Bills ever to have come before Seanad Éireann. I have no wish to reiterate some of the excellent points made. However, I do want to refer to one or two matters, particularly in the context of the funds that will be made available to the banks and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Speak to the Labour group's leader.