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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----because they want to hear something positive to lift them out of the depression and recession in which they currently find themselves. Senator Hanafin referred to a carbon tax and having the same costs North and South. It is a very good suggestion which I will pass on to the Minister for Finance. Senators Callely, Cummins and Coffey made their points. I offer our condolences on behalf...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I express this view on a non-political basis.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As Senators Cummins and Coffey know, coming from Waterford, it is unacceptable in this day and age that this could happen to any person in his or her home. I will have the Minister, Deputy Ahern, come here. I thank him because I have made many calls on this issue to him, whether in his constituency in Louth or in Brussels on Monday morning. We fully support the family and will see what we...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Rural transport is a gift and a godsend that meets a huge social need in rural Ireland.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We fully support what Mr. Jack Roche and his colleagues are trying to achieve.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We fully support them.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I might not have to. Read my lips.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Is the Senator not pleased with what I have said?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Chair for his protection. Senator Ó Domhnaill called for a debate on the residential banking sector report. I can agree to such a debate, which would be very timely. I am sure all Members will agree that it was very big of Senator Buttimer to offer his congratulations to the Kerry football team. He also called for a debate on Ireland. I would have no difficulty with such a...

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (23 Sep 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That in each sitting until the adjournment of the Seanad for the Christmas recess the Leader of the House be called to reply to the Order of Business no later than 55 minutes after the proposal of the Order of Business; that the contribution of each Group Leader shall not exceed 3 minutes; the contribution of every other Senator shall not exceed 2 minutes; and the reply of the Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Mullen, Prendergast, O'Reilly, Donohoe and Coghlan expressed concerns about the Order of Business. Legislation is the priority on the Order of Business. I congratulate everyone who participated in the debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform last night. That was one of the finest debates on the passage of a Bill in this House in the number of years...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: This side of the House has the good manners to listen to the points made by the Opposition every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I respectfully request the same courtesy to be shown to the points I will make to respond to the genuine concerns of colleagues, particularly those on the Opposition side. I have done everything possible to facilitate at all times, or at least 90% of the time, responding to requests from leaders. It is my duty and I consider it an honour and a privilege to do so. I will continue to do so...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is to give information to the new members of the House. Senator McCarthy, Doherty, Mullen, O'Donovan, O'Reilly, Coffey and Bradford referred to REPS. This is serious blow to the farming community and our hearts go out to them. Everyone is feeling the pinch at the present time. I have an update for those concerned about the bilateral discussions with Vietnam.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I also have an update on the pharmacy situation and I will provide one in the pigeon holes of every Senator in the late afternoon or evening on the agricultural challenge facing our farmers. I give a commitment that on our first or second day back, these Ministers will attend the House to brief Members on the position at that time in respect of the very serious, urgent requests made of me by...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I earnestly request that those talented people and those getting an opportunity in the media, which not all of us do, be very forthcoming in pointing out that 1,200 amendments-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----in 2008 is certainly something of which we can be extremely proud. I am pointing this out to put the record straight.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We need to put the record straight because I know Senator Mullen represents some very serious, decent people in the House. Senator Prendergast raised the matter of finance to deal with the flu epidemic; it will be a top priority and one of the biggest challenges we face as a nation in the autumn. Please God perhaps it will not be the case. We will have it on the agenda during our first week...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator O'Donovan called for a debate on the fishing industry. I gave a commitment and I will respond. This will certainly be debated in the first days after our recess. I join with Senator O'Donovan with regard to the two men, father and son, who are missing and I suppose presumed dead off the Beara Peninsula - that beautiful peninsula that everyone of us likes to drive around and see at...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----and all the Whips in the House. I thank all Senators for their co-operation and assistance in what was a very long 14 week session. They all deserve a good holiday and a good break.