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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: We will be back in early September when we can take up the difficulties the nation is experiencing to see how we can assist in that regard. We will also debate the referendum due to take place on 2 October, which will be of crucial importance.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Local Government (Charges) Bill 2009, Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Oireachtas (Allowances to Members) and Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices Bill 2009, Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil - Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, Public...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: They are all making speeches on the Order of Business, not questions.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: That is not true.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is spinning.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose to suspend the sitting for ten minutes to allow Senators to return to the Chamber.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join the Taoiseach in acknowledging the contributions of former Senators Gordon Wilson and Billy Fox, with whom Senator Ross and I had the honour and distinction of serving. I acknowledge that six Members, or 10% of the membership, of the House come from the province of Ulster. As one born in the last parish in Leinster on the Ulster border, the importance of this issue is brought home to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At the conclusion of No. 4.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I join in the condemnation by Senators Fitzgerald and Ó Murchú of the riots that took place in Northern Ireland lasts night in front of our eyes on our television screens. It is to be regretted and it is certainly not being done in the name of the majority of people in Northern Ireland and everyone in the South. Those involved in the rioting should desist in the interests of future...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Every section and line of the Bill will be discussed in this House, as is always the case.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Alex White raised matters pertaining to an bord snip nua, as did Senators Harris and Hanafin. I, too, would like to see the findings of the McCarthy report published, but this is a sensitive decision for the Government and we must respect that. We must support the Government concerning what matters in that report will assist us regarding the current global economic downturn. ...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Something should be done about this issue-----

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: -----which the Senator has brought to the attention of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coffey referred to the Financial Services Ombudsman, Mr. Meade, who upheld 63% of complaints. I will see if time can be left aside to discuss this issue on our return. Senators Coffey and Twomey also referred to the rural environment protection scheme, REPS 4 as we know it. We will have to get an up-to-date position on that issue and I will revert to the House on the Order of...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: It shows how times have changed in Ireland, and thank God they have. I see a reverend representative in the Visitors Gallery. We will certainly allow time to debate this matter with Senator Walsh's call for a discussion on speed limits. We welcome the Minister's announcement yesterday that 300 km of roads are to be assigned as motorways. Senators Walsh and McFadden called for an update on...

Seanad: Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009: Motion for Earlier Signature (14 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to subsection 2o of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the President to sign the Enforcement of Court Orders (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.