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Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "That" and substitute the following: "Seanad Éireann: -supports the ongoing efforts by the Government to restore economic stability and growth; -agrees with the commitment to reach the 3% deficit target required under the Stability and Growth Pact; and accordingly expresses confidence in the Government.". Senator O'Toole has answered his own...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I must put the record straight. Senator Ross was a member of the Fine Gael Party, once standing for it in a general election. On the day that party last left office in 1997 and prior to the formation of a new government, it filled 148 positions on various State boards. Perhaps the bad example was started by your party, Senator Ross, when you were a member of it and not by Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I am trying to set the record straight.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This amendment affirms confidence in the Government's economic strategy and the leadership of the Taoiseach, Deputy Cowen, and his Ministers. As I have said on previous occasions, the Taoiseach is a man of substance and of real integrity. In tough economic times, we need people in government with broad shoulders who will not be deflected by criticism. We need them to have the bottle to do...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We played second fiddle to the Labour Party manifesto.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Bacik was not in the Labour Party then. Mocking is catching.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Proinsias De Rossa gave €1-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Bacik, Boyle, Hannigan, Callely, Harris, Ó Brolcháin, Mullen and Hanafin all expressed views on the budget. We will have the budget debate immediately after the Order of Business until 3 p.m. I also wish to inform the House that the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Calleary, will give a progress report to the House next week on the Croke...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: This is a House in which the debate on no Bill is guillotined-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Every section is discussed line by line. We should stand up for the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We saw on our screens this morning that the budget was being debated in the Dáil, but RTE has refused to say it is being debated in the Seanad. There is a hidden agenda in this regard. We should stand up for the work being done here; the proceedings of this House should receive equal airtime as those of the Dáil. That is the problem. The media are completely neglecting-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----the good work being done in Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: In New Zealand the equivalent of the Seanad was abolished in 1971. It is now being restored because the value of having a second Chamber to act as a watchdog on behalf of the taxpayer is immense. The work we do in this House on all Bills is important. As I have often said on the Order of Business, two years ago we discussed 1,201 amendments to a particular Bill. The second Chamber is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Failing that, I will endeavour to arrange such a debate at the first available opportunity. I do not think one hour, as suggested by Senator Bacik, would be sufficient. We would need more time to discuss this serious issue. We need to hear from the Minister and determine how we can help.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators O'Toole, Walsh, Mooney, Wilson, Glynn and O'Sullivan expressed their shock, disappointment and horror at the events that took place outside the gates of Leinster House yesterday evening. I join all colleagues who commended the Garda Síochána and the staff of the Houses for their tremendous work. I hope this will not happen again. Members and staff should be allowed to access...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on budget 2011, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and conclude not later than 3 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for eight minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House, with the Minister to be called on ten minutes before the conclusion of...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Communication Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 - Committee Stage resumed, to be taken at the conclusion at the Order of Business and adjourn not later than 7.30 p.m., if not previously concluded. The business of the House shall be interrupted between 3.15 p.m. and 5.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Hannigan, Boyle, MacSharry and Buttimer expressed their opinions on what is an important day in the calendar of the Houses, budget day. The budget is designed to make the adjustment to meet the requirements of the Exchequer, be it in respect of social welfare, education or health services, as well as to pay members of the Army and the Garda and workers...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----and I look forward to the Oireachtas assisting him in relieving the plight of the people of Limerick. Before becoming a Member, Senator Glynn gained considerable experience in the health sector and he has given the House advice on the abuse of drugs. I will have no difficulty in arranging a debate to determine how we can play our part in supporting everyone who is trying to address...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Twomey, O'Toole, Bacik, Boyle, Ó Murchú, Norris, Coghlan, Buttimer and Callely all congratulated our local authority workers, public transport workers, the Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence, the Defence Forces, hospital staff, church leaders, teachers and all those helping during the very bad weather we are experiencing. I fully agree the media have a responsible role in this...