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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: The staunchest Fine Gael people voted for Fianna Fáil for the first time in 1987 and most of them have continued to vote for us.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Ormonde and Donohoe called for a debate on unemployment and employment.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have no difficulty allocating time for such a debate. Senator Quinn referred to the change in regulations for vegetables in the European Union, which we welcome. They did not make sense in the first place but I thank the Senator for updating the House and I very much welcome the new reduction in mobile phone charges, another great EU initiative. Senators Mary White and Bacik and all other...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I cannot hear the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In the words of a very famous former Senator, colleague and Minister of State, there is never a wrong time to do the right thing.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I know Senator Mary White and all her colleagues today recognise it was the right thing to do and it is the right time to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I will pass on the strong views on blasphemy expressed by Senator Norris. The Deputy Leader, Senator Dan Boyle, proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, seconded by Senator Norris, regarding No. 25. I agree with the proposal to amend the Order of Business that No. 25 be taken before No. 1 if that is agreed by the House.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: At 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I compliment the Minister and also Senator Ryan on putting forward his worthwhile amendments. Their work shows the importance of Seanad Éireann and demonstrates that under my stewardship as Leader every section of every Bill is discussed. There is no guillotine in this House and there is no rushing ahead with legislation. Every line of a Bill is discussed in the House. We have often sat...

Seanad: Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: To return to the legislation, I am grateful for how appreciative all colleagues are that amendments have been accepted in the Seanad.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business. With the agreement of the House, the Aviation (Preclearance) Bill 2009 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] - Report and Final Stages will be taken prior to taking the other legislation ordered for today.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I apologise to the Senator. We anticipate that the Aviation (Preclearance) Bill will pass through the House in a short period of time; the other Bill may take far longer. I ask the Senator for his continued support if that is at all possible.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I seek information because I have just re-entered the House. This has been a very interesting debate and many colleagues are very interested in this very important legislation. Is it proposed by the Minister that we adjourn Committee Stage until 7 p.m. to allow him and Senators to discuss in the ante-room their various concerns and continue with the other two Bills listed for consideration...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: As long as clarification will be sufficient, I am very satisfied with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I am very happy with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: I have a difficulty with that because there are major time pressures. We want to be out by midnight-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Let me raise a point of information, because we are always learning. If there are no amendments for Report Stage, will no printing take place?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: If there is progress involving the Minister and colleagues after Committee Stage, we can conclude the Bill by midnight or some such time. There is no guillotine. This House does not guillotine any Bill in any shape or form; that is the big advantage of being a Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: In response to Senator Regan's query, it was proposed to take the Enforcement of Court Orders (Amendment) Bill 2009 on Friday but I now propose to take it next Tuesday to give colleagues an opportunity to prepare given the publishing time of the Bill. I hope all colleagues agree with that.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2009)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole and Coghlan expressed the urgency of dealing with mental health issues and spoke about the important meeting taking place today. I wish everyone well. We will give it our full support. Many of our Seanad colleagues on all sides of the House want to make their mark by doing something substantial to address the challenges facing mental health. The new Minister...