Results 281-300 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Tributes to Member of Staff (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I have the very pleasant duty of seconding the Cathaoirleach's best wishes to Mr. Shay Byrne on his retirement after nearly 40 years of service in Leinster House. As Head Usher he retires with all the good will and best wishes that the Members of the House can offer. Shay came to the House as a service attendant in April 1973, when the Cosgrave Government was in office. He has the...

Seanad: Standing Orders: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, pursuant to Standing Order 89(1)(a) the Committee on Procedure and Privileges recommends that the Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann relative to Public Business are hereby amended as follows: (a) STANDING ORDERS 98A, 98B, 98C, 98D and 98E: '98A. (1) There shall stand established, at the commencement of every Seanad, a Select Committee which shall stand conferred with the powers...

Seanad: Joint Committee on European Affairs: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of the Seanad of 24th October, 2007, establishing the Joint Committee on European Affairs be amended by— 1. the insertion, after 'Treaty on European Union' in paragraph (1)(a)(i) of 'and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union'; 2. the deletion in paragraph (1)(a)(ii)(I) of 'Commission of the European Communities' and the substitution therefor of 'European...

Seanad: Joint Committee on European Scrutiny: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of the Seanad of 24th October, 2007, establishing the Joint Committee on European Scrutiny be amended as follows: 1. in paragraph (1), by the deletion of '4 members' and the substitution therefor of '6 members'; and 2. by the insertion of the following paragraphs after paragraph (a): "(ab) In accordance with Standing Order 78, the Select Committee shall, previous to...

Seanad: Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Order of the Seanad of 24th October, 2007, establishing the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Women's Rights be amended as follows: 1. in paragraph (1)(a), by the deletion of '4 members' and the substitution therefor of '6 members'; and 2. by the insertion of the following paragraphs after paragraph (2) and (4) respectively: "(2A) In accordance with Standing Order 78,...

Seanad: Treaty of Lisbon: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That the Resolutions of the Seanad of 10th December, 2009 and 5th May, 2010 in relation to the Implementation of new powers of National Parliaments under the Lisbon Treaty are hereby rescinded.

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector) (Amendment) Order 2010: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the draft Commission of Investigation (Banking Sector)(Amendment) Order 2010, a copy of which draft Order was laid before Seanad Éireann on 19th November, 2010.

Seanad: EU-USA Agreements: Motion (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to accept the following measure: the Agreement between the European Union...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re Standing Orders of Seanad Éireann Relative to Public Business, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re Joint Committee on European Affairs, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, motion re Joint Committee on European Scrutiny, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 2;...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Did the Senator receive the documents for today's debate?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: He got them.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Thank the Leader.

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Now.

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We will take Report Stage at 7 p.m.

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I propose that Report Stage be taken at 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Prendergast, Boyle, Dearey, Buttimer, Hannigan and Cummins congratulated the Garda and the members of the Defence Forces on their vigilance and on the interception of the explosive device being carried in a car. There is no place for such activity in our country. As Senator Dearey said, it is of the utmost importance that we uphold all aspects of the Good...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Boyle and others asked about the mental health Bill due to come before the House. I have no difficulty with that. We will have a meeting on forthcoming legislation tomorrow and following that I hope to have up to date information on what legislation will come before the House before Christmas, taking into consideration the various events over the past ten days. I will update the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: It is a matter for Fine Gael and perhaps Senator Norris should discuss it with the Fine Gael leader who can update him better than I can. Senator Callely raised the issue of Seanad reform.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We have a successful format here where colleagues can discuss issues with their leaders. Whips can also discuss with leaders the difficulties and proposals of Members. Then we can discuss those issues at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Norris held a responsible position when he was a leader. I have no doubt he will be the future leader of his group when Senator O'Toole resigns.