Results 161-180 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: It is clear that what we agreed on the Order of Business was eight minutes' speaking time on No. 1.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Acting Chairman.

Seanad: Ministers and Secretaries (Ministers of State) Bill 2007: Second Stage (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: We can extend it.

Seanad: EU-US Agreement: Motion (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of passenger name record data...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thank the Minister for coming in over the two days, giving us of his time and making the Seanad well aware of the legislation that was being discussed. He made an outstanding contribution for something approaching 40 minutes yesterday and it was a pleasure to be here. I want to wish him well in the next five years and congratulate him again on his appointment as Tánaiste and Minister for...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Jul 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I wish health and happiness to Senator Cox for many years to come. Perhaps she will be back in the House again some day.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thank Senator Ross, although I do not agree with many of the sentiments he expressed. Every man and woman appointed, selected or elected to the House had something to offer and made a marvellous contribution to the political system during the years. That includes the four colleagues of mine recently appointed to the House by the Taoiseach for a short period. One of them, the General...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: ——particularly reform of the university panel. I congratulate the voters of the five panels who had a 99.7% turnout in the election, unlike the university panel voters where the turnout was 34% or 35%. How undemocratic is that panel? As Leader of the Fianna Fáil group in the 23rd Seanad, it gives me great pleasure to propose Senator Pat Moylan as Cathaoirleach. Senator Moylan will...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator's family tree was there too.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: As Leader of the House and of the Fianna Fáil Party in the House, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Senator Pat Moylan on his election to the position of Cathaoirleach of the 23rd Seanad. His election represents a continuity of excellence and he will lead us with great dignity, impartiality and fairness, continuing the tradition established by his predecessors. I wish to digress for...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure——

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I am sure that would get coverage. I apologise as I should have said Jody Blake.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I echo the Cathaoirleach's sentiments in congratulating former Senator Rory Kiely on his stewardship and membership of the Seanad. He was a respected Member for 30 years, Cathaoirleach for the past five and we always knew we had a friend in him. We wish the new Cathaoirleach well and look forward to working under his stewardship over the next five years. At the end of that term I hope we...

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: He is the Senator's local Deputy.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I thought I was in the Seanad because I was elected.

Seanad: Election of Cathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: That is rubbish. I got 34% of the votes.

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that the election of the Leas-Chathaoirleach take place on Wednesday, 26 September 2007 at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Date for Election of Leas-Chathaoirleach (13 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: At 2.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 26 September 2007.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business for today is Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, and No. 7, motion No. 20. No. 1 will be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business. Nos. 2 to 6, inclusive, will be taken without debate on the conclusion of No. 1. Order for Second Stage and Second Stage of the Copyright and Related Rights (Amendment) Bill 2007 to be taken until 5 p.m. Spokespersons will have 12 minutes,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Sep 2007)

Donie Cassidy: Is this a Second Stage speech?