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Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: There was extensive debate on this particular issue when the Bill came before us in the Seanad before it went to the Dáil. There were discussions with the Minister in the Chamber. She asked for our trust that she would deal with the issue. An independent body was established to consider it. She acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and I commend her on that and on introducing...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I again commend the Minister. This group is important. I also commend some of the practitioners in the broadcast sector who are trying to make those changes of their own volition, notwithstanding what the Minister is doing, in particular in areas that have been male dominated, including sports broadcasting and other spheres. I commend them on having the wherewithal to make that change...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: You are too young even to remember it. Sit down, will you?

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: This formed a large part of our discussions. We have come to the end of the groupings. We reflect on this and many other aspects the Minister has touched on. The Minister has constructed a Bill that has established a body, coimisiún na meán, that has the flexibility to deal with these issues. She has set down clear targets as well, and there is an ethos running through this Bill...

Seanad: Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill 2022: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I thank the Minister for a very long process. When she reflects on this, she will see that, across the various Departments of our Government, this has been one of the most significant achievements. I congratulate her. The discussions we had surrounded the regulation of a sphere that had been completely unregulated and an industry that had become so prominent and important to the way we...

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Calleary, and his officials.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take the next Stage?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Fifth Stage?

Seanad: Personal Injuries Resolution Board Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Dec 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Colm O'Rourke, one of the legendary figures of Gaelic games, was recently appointed manager of the Meath senior football team. It is a role he has long coveted and his appointment has enthused Meath fans with the hope of a return to glory. I invite the Minister of State to imagine that, as Colm sets off on this journey, the GAA told him he can be Meath manager and have the title and the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: The Minister of State said "regarding the HSE's proposal for the transition of the emergency department at Navan has been agreed." Yesterday, the HSE issued a letter saying it has this done. I have it here. It is being shared by the HSE itself. I do not trust it when it is issuing statements counter to what Ministers and Departments are saying. There is no trust between elected Members...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Political responsibility will be called for. I will be calling on the Minister for Health to make sure he stops this fallacy.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Unfortunately, there were retractions this morning-----

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: -----but that was done after the event.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: I was just answering the Minister of State's questions, with respect.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Hospital Services (30 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: He needed to hear the answer.

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (29 Nov 2022)

Shane Cassells: Is that agreed? Agreed.