Results 101-120 of 4,132 for speaker:Donie Cassidy

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Walsh, Quinn and Ó Domhnaill expressed full support for Senator Quinn's construction contracts Bill. I hope to indicate to the House tomorrow when the remaining Stages of the Bill will be taken. Senator Walsh raised the matter of the legal fees in the Curtin case which are in excess of €3 million. It is difficult to understand the logic behind it. As the Senator said, something...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Climate Change Response Bill 2010 - Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn at 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes and all other Senators for ten minutes and Senators may share time, by agreement of the House; No. 2 Road Traffic Bill 2011 - Order for Second...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: That was given last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: That information was given last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senator Coghlan was given that information last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: It is a big plus.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: It is an automatic procedure.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: That is Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Deputy Enda Kenny was lucky to have the Senators. I hope he reciprocates their actions.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Senators Fitzgerald, Norris and Alex White discussed the economy and I welcome the announcement on exports last week and the success of Bord Bia in particular. We should give the Government the credit it deserves for our strong export figures over the past two difficult years. Senator Norris also expressed serious concern about families in real poverty, especially those with no heat,...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I extend good wishes to all candidates in Dublin South, a constituency anyone would be proud to represent and one which has been fortunate to benefit from massive infrastructural investment. I look forward to assisting colleagues in the area. Senator Norris also congratulated the 1,735 young enterprising boys and girls who entered the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition. These young...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: This week——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: I see that the Senator has shifted seats. Is he moving over to this side of the House?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: This is where the Senator started and we might have room for him in the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: This week the House will consider six Bills, which presents a difficulty. There is so much legislation to be considered and improved before the general election is called——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: Fine Gael will raise a matter in Private Members' time in two weeks. At the leaders meeting we will discuss whether we can accommodate the request made by Senator Buttimer and other colleagues to have the Minister for Health and Children attend the Chamber. The matter is urgent and it is necessary to debate it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: We have six Bills to consider this week.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: On the matter raised by Senator Hanafin, the success of those involved in farming, following a 34% increase in the past year, is long overdue. I welcome it and congratulate everyone associated with it. Also, this must be taken into account in regard to climate change proposals, which are before the House for consideration and Second Stage of that Bill will be taken in the House tomorrow....

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: The Order of Business is No. 1, Student Support Bill 2008 — Second Stage (resumed), to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and adjourn at 5.15 p.m., if not previously concluded, on which spokespersons may speak for 15 minutes and all other Senstors for ten minutes and Senators may share time; and No. 2, Welfare of Greyhounds Bill 2010 — Order for Second Stage and Second...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Donie Cassidy: This is not a question.