Results 301-320 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On my own behalf and on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party, I offer my sympathy to Deputy Seán Sherlock, his family and the Labour Party on the death of our late colleague, Joe Sherlock. Joe was a proud Corkman who served for a long time and worked hard both as a Member of Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann. He was first elected in 1981 to the Dáil as sole representative of Sinn Féin the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As many colleagues wanted to be associated with the vote of sympathy to the family of the late Joe Sherlock, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business to provide that Private Members' Business will conclude at 7.20 p.m. to provide two hours for that business.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I indicated earlier I would a move motion that would be provided on a supplemental Order Paper. I move: "That pursuant to subsection 2° of section 2 of Article 25 of the Constitution, Seanad Éireann concurs with the Government in a request to the Commission constituted as provided in section 2 of Article 14 of the Constitution to sign the Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous...

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Fitzgerald is being mischievous.

Seanad: Markets in Financial Instruments and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2007: Motion for Earlier Signature (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Seanad: Citizenship Applications (31 Oct 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the pre-budget outlook, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes, on which Senators may share time, and with the Minister to be called upon to respond for five minutes at the end of the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Norris, White, Healy Eames, O'Doherty and many others expressed serious concerns about the changes in child care provisions. The Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brendan Smith, will be in the House to discuss the community child care subvention scheme for 2008 to 2010 at 3.30 p.m. next Wednesday. If necessary, the Minister of State has...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It should be available everywhere.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will ask the Minister to come to this House for a debate on why it is not available everywhere.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Doherty and Ó Domhnaill spoke about the marine rescue stations in Malin Head and Valentia. Senator Doherty has been informed of the response Senator Keaveney received on this matter from the Minister yesterday. This clarifies the issue for people in those areas, who will be pleased with the confirmation that their services will continue. Senator Ormonde called for a debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We should consider the proposal of Senator Ellis on an all-party basis. I will see what the leaders might be interested in saying about it at our group meeting the week after next. We will calmly investigate the surprising nature in which it is proposed some constituencies will be divided. This is only a proposal for our consideration, as the Legislature will decide where this proposal...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (1 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: He made some very challenging requests of me this morning and I will do whatever I can. I cannot make a commitment to the Senator right now but I will see what I can do and come back to him later today. Senator Callely raised the issue of road safety, particularly tyre thread depth levels. I will pass on his great concern and views to the Minister. Senator McCarthy raised the matter of...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on the Government's Irish Aid strategy, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business, with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and on which Senators may share time with the agreement of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I welcome last Sunday's announcement by the Ulster Defence Association that it intends to end its campaign of violence. We were all delighted and heartened to hear that the members of the UDA have been ordered to bring an end to their violent acts. I am sure every Member of the House will welcome this significant UDA statement which I hope signals a further step towards the ending of...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: On the Order of Business, I am pleased to inform the House that the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, will come to the Seanad next Tuesday to contribute to our open-ended debate on breast cancer services. I hope all other health matters can be discussed on that day. I propose that we have an open-ended all-day discussion, with time limits on Senators who wish to speak. Every...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I speak as one who comes from the Mullingar electoral area. I would like to think I have represented the people of Mullingar with distinction in Dáil Éireann for the past five years and in this House for 20 years——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: If I want a squeak, I know where to call. This is a serious matter. Senator McFadden is a dear colleague of mine and we represent the people of County Westmeath to the best of our ability in this House on a cross-party basis when it comes to an issue such as this. A total of 630 women will have to travel to Dublin to be tested. An excellent service was provided in Mullingar by Dr. McGill...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is not in the county council now.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I will endeavour to respond to this very serious matter that has been raised today and which concerns women. I have full confidence in everything the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Mary Harney is doing. However, she stated in this House, if I recall correctly, that the hospitals which provided value-for-money and did their best to achieve good hygiene standards, would be provided...