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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: All groups submitted their proposals on Seanad reform to the Minister and it now on his desk. I presume that if an individual wants to make a proposal regarding Seanad reform before the White Paper is published, the Minister will consider it. Senator Callely asked me to find out the number of temporary licences granted to local radio stations. He also spoke about Christmas FM and the holy...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Once the Order of Business concludes I will speak with the leaders about the timeframe for the debate. I have left the entire day aside for it and if more time is required, we will resume the debate next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Keaveney called for a debate on analogue and digital television signals. I have no difficulty in arranging time for that matter. She also called for a debate on corruption in sport. I will see what I can do to facilitate such a debate. Senator Bacik sought a debate on prisons, an issue which we debated last week, and outlined her strong views on the matter. Yesterday I made a...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Cummins spoke about the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the length of time it takes to deal with social welfare fraud. I will pass his views on to the Minister for Justice and Law Reform for a response. Senators Hannigan and Ó Murchú spoke about maintaining standards and the quality of debate in the Upper House. I am sure we all would agree with their comments. In fairness...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: We will take Committee Stage until 5 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, Communications Regulation (Postal Services) Bill 2010 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken at 2.30 p.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m., if not previously concluded; and No. 34, Private Members' motion No. 17 on the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: There is a time limit.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Only one microphone at a time.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: As Leader of the House, I congratulate Senator Pearse Doherty on his election to Dáil Éireann and commiserate with all other colleagues, especially Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, who fought such a great campaign. Before detailing the Order of Business, the programme for national recovery agreed with the European Union and the IMF was the subject of much deliberation over the weekend. I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer should give his leader a chance.

Seanad: National Recovery Plan 2011-2014: Motion (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Norris, Ormonde, Coffey, Hanafin, Bacik, Ó Brolcháin, Coghlan, Walsh, Buttimer, Mooney, Mullen and Donohoe referred to the EU-IMF programme for national recovery. I intend to hold an all-day debate on Thursday and I will discuss the timeframe with the leaders after the Order of Business. My intention is that the debate will roll over....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: I hope we will have the latest information. I understand the Taoiseach will address the Dáil at 5.30 p.m. today on this matter and that from 3.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow, the spokespersons will discuss it in the Dáil. We will have an all-day debate on it on Thursday. As the leaders know, I did everything I possibly could-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: The budget is always voted on.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: No. What I am explaining to the House - perhaps I did not explain it clearly enough - is that much of the content of the deal will be in the budget. Therefore, as usual, both Houses will have a chance to vote on the budget-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: -----the Finance Bill, the social welfare Bill and other Bills which will have to come to the House before the dissolution of the Dáil. I assure the House we will have a long spring session.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: If we generate growth in the coming year or two, irrespective of who is in power, many options will be available to the Government of the day. However, we must get growth going. That is what all the small and medium-sized enterprises, the self-employed and the families business are saying. Will the money we will receive generate growth? That is the simple question the people want answered...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (30 Nov 2010)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer called for a debate on the future of the European Union and asked for a change in Standing Orders to allow Professor Honohan to address the House. As the Cathaoirleach correctly said, that is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. If any Member wishes to bring a matter before that committee, it will be dealt with by the Cathaoirleach. I join Senator Mooney...