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Seanad: Developments in Northern Ireland: Statements (3 Nov 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome the Minister and take this opportunity, as Leader, to congratulate him for all he did for the safe return of Sharon Commins and her friend. I wish the Minister well, along with GOAL and all those who worked hard on this matter. I also wish the Minister well with regard to Father Sinnott. We all hope and pray that he will return to his congregation and his family in the not too...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill 2009 - Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 5.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 20 minutes and all other Senators for 12, and on which Senators may share time by agreement of the House; and No. 2, a Private...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: On a point of information, I have instructed my secretary to leave the responses for Senators Healy Eames and McFadden in their pigeonholes at the conclusion of the Order of Business, which I believe is very wise.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As the Cathaoirleach knows well, the Independent benches are very ably represented on the Committee on Procedure and Privileges by the long-standing Senator O'Toole. I strongly suggest that his colleagues on the Independent benches liaise with their leader in relation to such matters. Senators Frances Fitzgerald, Joe O'Toole, Alex White, David Norris, Phil Prendergast, Ann Ormonde, Liam...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Fitzgerald and others spoke of what is being experienced in Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin. One's heart would go out to some of the parents and poor unfortunate children waiting for operations there. I will certainly endeavour to have the Minister come to the House as a matter of urgency to deal specifically with what has been taking place. I compliment TV3. One of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is something to give balance.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It is good news and should be divulged. It should not be kept secret.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Alex White, Boyle and Donohoe spoke about the budget. I again confirm this debate can take place and also include the McCarthy report, the report of the Commission on Taxation and all these issues and challenges facing the Government at present. Senators Boyle and Prendergast spoke about the report published today on the National Economic and Social Forum. I have no difficulty...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator also pointed out the challenges regarding 80% of the schools with no hot water. This is an alarming statistic and is something we can really do something about.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Senator for bringing it to the attention of the House today. Senator Norris spoke about human rights issues. We have always been very supportive of the Senator regarding anything he wishes to bring to the attention of the House and to support him with debates from time to time.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Keaveney, Ormonde and Regan offered their congratulations to the Garda, the Department and all the agencies following the major haul of cigarettes in Greenore yesterday, which we all witnessed on television last night. We certainly offer our congratulations to them. Senator Keaveney spoke about the penalties. If the fines are as we hear they are, we should introduce emergency...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I can assure the Senator it will be in his office. It is being proceeded with. It definitively outlines the status of both those Bills at present. Senators de Búrca and Regan spoke about reducing the speed limits and alcohol testing. I understand that the Bill will provide for mandatory testing at the scene of all accidents, which we must all welcome. I congratulate the Garda Síochána...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I was slightly concerned, but I had no sherry trifle so it was a zero rating.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Donohoe and Walsh called for the Minister for Transport to come to the House to discuss proceedings at the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport yesterday. Some alarming statistics emerged from that meeting. I will allow all the time that is necessary to debate this report. I know it will return to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport again. Senator Glynn called on me...

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 October 2009.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Corrigan, Boyle, Cummins and Hanafin all called for urgent updates on the banking crisis and on the budget and budgetary matters. They also want a debate on what is being done for small businesses which are under siege and about rates relief, which many colleagues mentioned this morning. I have no difficulty with these debates taking place. We will have more than one...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The senior citizens of our country gave us the democracy we have. The men and women of 1916 really made sacrifices for Ireland. We made no such sacrifices. They placed their lives on the line so we could have freedom of speech and be in Parliament today freely expressing our views. We may not always agree with the opinions of colleagues but such is the great work of democracy. Most...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Butler, Norris, de Búrca, McCarthy and Donohoe expressed their strong views regarding the retention and reform of Seanad Éireann. I am pleased we are meeting next week with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Gormley, for the final discussion on meaningful Seanad reform. I very much look forward to this meeting. I hope we can show the people...