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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Alex White, Boyle, Coghlan, Leyden, Ross, Callely, Buttimer, Hanafin, McCarthy, O'Reilly, Ó Murchú and Mullen all expressed their views on topics about which they feel very strongly. Second Stage of the Finance Bill 2011 will take place immediately after the Order of Business. The Minister for Finance is now ready to commence with it. I congratulate the new...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: -----and that all parties will take it into account. I join with colleagues in thanking you, a Chathaoirligh, the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Burke the Clerk and the Clerk Assistant, Deirdre and Jody, and all the team around them who make the Seanad so efficient and work so well. I thank the Captain of the Guard, John, and all his staff, our Superintendent and the press, including Mr. Jimmy...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I only found out about it this morning but I will pass this information-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I will pass on this information. I am always open in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I have no hidden agenda. Senator Buttimer and his cronies will have an opportunity to deal with this afterwards.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer will find a change if he ever gets into the Dáil. He will meet his match in that House. They will not be as tolerant in that House as they are here.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Boyle, Quinn and Walsh referred to the Construction Contracts Bill. I will examine that and see if we can have that Bill passed in this House before the lifetime of the 27th Seanad. It is only fair and right. We all support Senator Quinn in this House. It is not a contentious issue. Second Stage has been concluded. The Minister for Finance has done everything he possibly can....

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: The Senator is right. I am saying-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Buttimer is right in the main in his comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I think that has been addressed already. It is true that Fine Gael-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: -----abolished it in its manifesto for the last general election. Senator Mary White again outlined to the House her serious concerns regarding the 525 people who unfortunately lost their lives through suicide in 2009. She referred to depression among older people in our society and the various challenges facing society at the present time. I acknowledge once again the great work being done...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: It is a terrific suggestion and proposal. I know Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, under the stewardship of Senator Ó Murchú, will seriously consider having the fleadh in Derry in 2013, the year in which it has been awarded the European City of Culture. I wish everyone involved success with that proposal. Senators Walsh and Mullen referred to the Australian report which has been outlined to...

Seanad: Sittings of Seanad: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, unless the Seanad shall otherwise order, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the sittings of the Seanad on 29th January 2011: (a) matters may not be raised under the provisions of Standing Order 29 or 30; and (b) there shall be no Order of Business.

Seanad: Allocation of Time: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the following arrangements shall apply in relation to the Finance Bill 2011: Date:Proceedings:To conclude not later than: Saturday, 29th JanuaryChapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Part 1 (sections 1 to 41)11.30 a.m. Part 2 (sections 42 to 54)12.30 p.m. Part 3 (sections 55 to 61)1.30 p.m. Part 4 (sections 62 to 66)2.30 p.m. Part 5 (sections...

Seanad: Legal Proceedings: Motion (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I move: That, having regard to the judgment and decision of the High Court in Callely v. Moylan and Others, Members of the Select Committee on Members Interests of Seanad Éireann and Seanad Éireann [2011] IEHC 2 (Unreported, High Court, O'Neill J. January 14, 2010) and having further regard to the Order of Seanad Éireann dated the 29th day of September 2010 (reference number S13/6 (iv)),...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the arrangements for the sitting of the Seanad on 29 January 2011, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, motion re arrangements for the Finance Bill 2011 - Committee and Remaining Stages, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of No. 1; No. 3, motion required under the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission...

Seanad: National Monument at 14-16 Moore Street, Dublin: Statements (26 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I speak in support of this serious and important matter raised by Senator Ó Murchú who tabled the motion. I endorse what was said by Senators Ormonde, Glynn, Daly and colleagues on the other side of the House. Most of us in this House are born to a tradition of the men and women of 1916. I recently read a magnificent book published by the Office of Public Works which outlined in minute...

Seanad: National Monument at 14-16 Moore Street, Dublin: Statements (26 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: As there is a vote in the Dáil on the Finance Bill that the Minister of State is required to attend, I propose that the sitting be suspended until 4.45 p.m.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (26 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: And his great-grandchildren.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: This is the gospel according to St. Eugene. Senator Regan should keep taking the tablets.

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